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[Bobby Roberts]

I don't think it's worth that much speculation, honestly, because of how implausible it seems. When the ground is a little less pastry crust and more baking sheet, speculation might be more fun, but right now, it's like trying to fit a puzzle piece with not only a lack of box to compare the puzzle to, but no table. Or floor. More like a filled bathtub.

I guess the main question would be why, with the cast of characters we've got, and the direction we seem to very strongly be going in Episode 7, a look even farther back into prequel era story/character would be an option that seems worth pursuing. I'm not sure that it is, or that Rian Johnson would be concerned with any of that.

 

[Tookay]

I have a really hard time believing that, after all the conscious efforts to disassociate the ST from any aspect of the PT, that the storytellers-that-be would get one of the PT's most-maligned elements to return, even for a cameo

I personally wouldn't be opposed to it if it's done for the right reasons, because I didn't mind HC in the role, but I just don't see the Johnson or the Story Group doing it. You know a certain segment of the theater-going audience will bemoan his appearance right from the outset. Why risk doing that?

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I don't buy it.

 

[phazedplasma]

never going to happen

 

[WadiumArcadium]

I laughed.

 

[CreepingFear]

I don't believe it.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I don't believe it.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

lol

you love avatar quoting him

 

[The Sum of Zero]

Could he just be back as a force ghost? Hologram recording from the past? Doubtful but you never know.

Admittedly, if the rumor is true I will enjoy the salt >_>

 

[prag16]

I personally wouldn't be opposed to it if it's done for the right reasons, because I didn't mind HC in the role, but I just don't see the Johnson or the Story Group doing it. You know a certain segment of the theater-going audience will bemoan his appearance right from the outset. Why risk doing that?

I doubt they're too worried about nerd rage from a minority of the fan base. I'd be 100% fine with it if it's done in a reasonable manner for the right reasons.

Admittedly, if the rumor is true I will enjoy the salt >_>

I must admit that I would too. I would joyfully drink the tears of all the irrational prequel haters. I didn't really strongly like the prequels either (compared to the OT at least) for the most part. But the outlandish "fan base" has driven me to like them more almost... for spite or something.

Though from day one I've been a firm believer that the ewoks are much worse than Jar Jar, and that nostalgia goggles play a significant part in creating the perceived gulf in "corniness" levels in the dialogue and other aspects between the two trilogies.

 

[bonesmccoy]

I don't love the PT, but I would have no issue with HC coming back in some form.

But, it seems more likely that Hamill would be returning in ghost form, if anyone. Or Yoda.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

What would be the point of Christensen coming back? Sounds all kinds of stupid.

 

[prag16]

What would be the point of Christensen coming back? Sounds all kinds of stupid.

How could it automatically sound stupid when we have no idea what they have in mind and how it would be executed? (Assuming it's true of course, which it probably isn't.)

If they said ewoks/jarjar were returning, yeah, THAT would automatically sound stupid. But when we know Ren is going to have a hard on for Vader, it's not necessarily a massive stretch to have Vader involved as a flashback/ghost/holocron/etc. Still don't think it's likely, but I hope the complaints here aren't just prequel-hate-kneejerks. If it turns out to be true, the internet might break.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Because it would be Hayden Christensen in the sequel trilogy.

Even if never see his face or hear his voice in the movies, it'd still be stupid (and pointless).

Ewoks aren't a specific character, it'd be less stupid to see them than HC in any of the main new movies.

 

[Moff]

I think hayden christensen is one of the biggest flaws of the prequels, his acting capabilities and how his character was written basically ruined the focus of these movies.

But I agree that I probably wouldn' mindt if he was in the suit. the most we might actually see and hear of him would be in his chamber, and even then under a ton of makeup. if they just want to keep him for the sake of some continuity, yeah why not.

I could also totally see them making one of the future spinoff movies about vader with christensen btw.about him hunting down the last jedi or something like that.

 

[Future Foundation]

I don't see Vader coming back for the main saga. An appearance at the tail end of Rogue One (OH SHIT HE'S COMIN WE GOTTA GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE BECAUSE IF WE'RE STILL HERE WHEN HE GETS HERE EVERYONE IS FUCKING DEAD) makes sense (and would get through the loophole Edwards left when he said "There will be no Jedi in this movie)

I don't think you meant it like that, but I just had a vision of Felicity Jones/a bunch of Rebels going YO VADER COMIN' and it's the best thing.

 

[Bots are better than you]

If those (most likely false) rumors talk about Darth Vader aka the big cyborg dude in the black armor, i don't see any reason why they would need Hayden Christensen to play him at all.
In the end, all you need is an actor/stunman who has the physical requirements (as in big) and James Earl Jones for the voice. James Earl Jones is vital imo, the one and only voice for Vader!

But please, no Anakin-Force-Ghost ... never again.

 

[sphagnum]

I, for one, would love Haydenghost to come back.

 

[prag16]

Because it would be Hayden Christensen in the sequel trilogy.

"Because fuck the prequels and Hayden Christensen."

I guess a rational discussion can't be had.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I don't think you meant it like that, but I just had a vision of Felicity Jones/a bunch of Rebels going YO VADER COMIN' and it's the best thing.

Heh. I absolutely meant it like that.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

"Because fuck the prequels and Hayden Christensen."

Not really, no. That's not my reasoning for this at all. I don't even think he's as terrible as some make him out to be.

 

[Peru]

HC gave the worst line delivery of all, including Lloyd. So just don't use his voice.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

All gave bad line delivery at some points. Lucas couldn't direct actors.

 

[bonesmccoy]

All gave bad line delivery at some points. Lucas couldn't direct actors.

Plus some of those lines.

Most of those lines!

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

SAAAAAAAAAND

 

[MattyG]

SAAAAAAAAAND

I don't like sand... it's coarse and... rough and irritatting... and it gets evrywhare... not like here... here everything's... soft....................................





and smooth.

 

[CD'S BAR]

Plus some of those lines.

Most of those lines!

"I wish I could just wish away my feelings"

 

[Fj0823]

I could easily see Hayden Ghost not precisely as an advisor, but as someone who understands Kylo Ren....and feels like crap that his "legacy" is fucking a young man up.

I can picture a scene where Anakin's ghost urges Luke to save Kylo from walking the same path he did. Maybe in a scene where every significant force ghost gives Luke some morale boosting mini speech....

Basically this:

In Star Wars form

 

[bonesmccoy]

"I wish I could just wish away my feelings"

"Hold me like one of your french girls by the lake on Naboo"

edit: On the topic of characters returning and what not, I'd be more than fine if we never see C3PO after VII.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

I don't like sand... it's coarse and... rough and irritatting... and it gets evrywhare... not like here... here everything's... soft....................................






and smooth.

Poor Anakin had no game.

Love this expression btw:

I never noticed it before I saw this video.

 

[sphagnum]

Poor Anakin had no game.

Love this expression btw:

I never noticed it before I saw this video.

Hayden often delivered dialogue pretty flatly but he was usually good with his visual acting. I always thought this was a pretty good if weird face on his part. He's so confused about how he blew it.

Anyway this is just fan art for TFA but I liked it enough that I figured I'd post it:

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Why are they Zombies?

 

[CD'S BAR]

that art is amazing. ren looks like a plague doctor.

 

[tim1138]

Why are their lightsaber blades six feet long

 

[fastford58]

Why are their lightsaber blades six feet long

And why isn't Finn sweaty and panting.

 

[CreepingFear]

Looks like no trailer in September. Better have one in October or I'll die of a broken heart like Padme.

 

[distantmantra]

I think it would be awesome if there is no trailer. No more peeking until the movie releases.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I think it would be awesome if there is no trailer. No more peeking until the movie releases.

He said in the Spoiler Thread.

 

[CreepingFear]

He said in the Spoiler Thread.

 

[distantmantra]

He said in the Spoiler Thread.

Reading spoilers and seeing pics of toys is one thing. I don't need to see any more official footage. And it's fun to see people complain about no more trailers. ;-)

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Reading spoilers and seeing pics of toys is one thing.

Yeah. It's more revealing than a commercial could ever be.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

god, where is the full trailer?!!!

 

[ViewtifulJC]

October 17th

 

[bonesmccoy]

November 14th

Spoiler

I have no idea

 

[CD'S BAR]

didn't the first teaser release black friday last year. maybe again this year for full trailer. would be pretty late but still.

 

[CreepingFear]

god, where is the full trailer?!!!

Abrams has altered the deal. Pray he doesn't alter it any further.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

god, where is the full trailer?!!!

I saw someone post somewhere else, I think - the final trailers for all three prequels released somewhere between 60-70 days before premiere.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

October 17th

November 14th

Spoiler

I have no idea

didn't the first teaser release black friday last year. maybe again this year for full trailer. would be pretty late but still.

Abrams has altered the deal. Pray he doesn't alter it any further.

I saw someone post somewhere else, I think - the final trailers for all three prequels released somewhere between 60-70 days before premiere.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Looks like GAF alumnus ManaByte employed the tried and true "Bobby Roberts" method of scoop wrangling: Emailing a bunch of movie theaters and asking them what's up. According to him, theater managers have been told to reserve spots for Star Wars promotional items on October 15th/16th - meaning that's probably when they're supposed to start putting up the final one-sheet, which will probably come with the hard drive containing the full trailer. Which is right around the time the tickets are supposed to go on sale.

Basically - you got two weeks.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

October 17th

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