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[Zomba13]

If he is indeed Vader then it's not actually Lukes Daddy Vader but a guy in the costume that will confuse the cast with "But you died years ago!" "It can't be!".

 

[sirap]

This is too crazy to be true. Really hope they don't bring back Vader. Please let that character rest

 

[Sectorseven]

What is the significance of casting him? I mean, if it's just the Vader suit why not cast some random extra for less money?

 

[jmdajr]

Probably Just Luke flash backs.

 

[Escape Goat]

What is the significance of casting him? I mean, if it's just the Vader suit why not cast some random extra for less money?

Because nobody would have made a thread about a struggling actor who is a paycheck away from having to do porn to pay rent who is wearing a costume in the new star wars.

 

[HerbertFish]

What is the significance of casting him? I mean, if it's just the Vader suit why not cast some random extra for less money?

Publicity. Wwe will hype this to no end. It'll make headlines outside the wwe universe too.


And heck he probably took the minimum pay, if anything at all.

 

[thefro]

What is the significance of casting him? I mean, if it's just the Vader suit why not cast some random extra for less money?

Well, he's played Vader before and the experience from pro-wrestling doesn't hurt at all in terms of stunt work/fight choreography.

 

[robotrock]

what? what?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I heard Alberto Del Rio will be playing Lando.

 

[sn00zer]

They do need a guy to sit in a suit. Whats the issue here?

 

[a secret-boss]

Shaemus push incoming

 

[HerbertFish]

Well, he's played Vader before and the experience from pro-wrestling doesn't hurt at all in terms of stunt work/fight choreography.

When did he play Vader?

 

[Blader]

Wasn't there a rumor about Adam Driver's character and Vader? Something about him being kind of obsessive over recreating Vader's steps/journey, retrieving the burnt armor, maybe trying to fashion himself as a new Vader.

 

[Akahige]

When did he play Vader?

In some Phantom Menace promotional tour stuff apparently.

 

[RP912]

It's a shameful thing Jedi

 

[Manbig]

It's nuts how a professional athlete who's career has nothing to do with acting or drama can land a role like that in Hollywood.

For the most part, I agree with you. When it comes to professional wrestling (regardless how you feel about it personally) though, it has everything to do with acting and drama. I'm not saying that it's a 1:1 correlation with movies, but the pro wrestlers that are actually good at what they do actually do have to have at least a bit of a knack for that stuff.

I heard Alberto Del Rio will be playing Lando.

Well, he does have a lot more free time these days.

 

[FStop7]

I was just kidding in the $9.99 thread about Disney acquiring WWE...

 

[The Elite]

Wasn't there a rumor about Adam Driver's character and Vader? Something about him being kind of obsessive over recreating Vader's steps/journey, retrieving the burnt armor, maybe trying to fashion himself as a new Vader.

I heard a rumour months ago about something like this. You wouldn't know who was in the costume though and he/she would pick up with the whole hunting down Jedi bit and they would play up the mystery.

Honestly, I'm not surprised that an iconic costume that sells billions in merchandise every year is in this movie. The prequel trilogy allowed them to use the Vader image because it was about Anakin, with this they had to find another way.

As long as it's not Vader/Anakin raised from the dead I can see how it may work.

 

[UnforgivenTwin]

Please no. Vader is dead, so please leave him alone.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

His last name is Farrelly? of course it is.

 

[bengraven]

New character taking over the title and armor?

Empire never saw him die. Could be a figurehead.

 

[sappyday]

If they do do jedi ghost shit then they at the very least should bring back Hayden. I mean from what I remember he still looks as he did in the prequels.

 

[Shadowlink]

I heard Alberto Del Rio will be playing Lando.

I heard he slapped a Disney official, so that's out of the picture.

 

[Hidden One]

Why is vader in this? Why is Sheamus playing vader? wat.

 

[Vylash]

Luke...I am your father...FELLA!

 

[Tookay]

Had a feeling something like this was going to happen - character is way too iconic for somebody like JJ to let go.

An impostor character running around will motivate a lot of characters in the story and adds some mystery bullshit to the whole proceedings.

I doubt it's going to be a flashback because it doesn't fit SW's style (I don't think they've ever done that).

 

[dark_chris]

Hey guyz, I've stumble upon the new actor for Darth Sidious/Palpatine.

This should have been first post.
I practically died to this

 

[Juicy Bob]

YES.

I would actually watch a Star Wars film if Sheamus was in it.

 

[Black Door]

you guys are acting as if it matters who's in the fucking suit and required some amazing acting skills. dude just stands there.

You're talking to the kinds of people who think everything about Star Wars is crap except for half of episode V. You're wasting your time.

 

[krae_man]

I'd pay to see the Darth Vader steal the Millennium Falcon, go to a Mexican restaurant, get the taco shits and just poop all over it.

Wait, he'd have to be the good guy to do that.

 

[Zombine]

I think it would be wonderful if Luke is Batshit crazy, and we have a Terminator 2 Linda Hamilton/Arnold Arnold Schwarzenegger moment where he's in the heat of battle and he sees this tank walking directly at him and he freezes in his tracks.

 

[Darklord]

Vader is back? What? Please no.

 

[LX_Theo]

I assume he'd be the one in the suit? I seriously doubt they'd replace him voice wise.

I also have a feeling it'll be flashbacks.

 

[Metalmarc]

Edit...nvm

 

[longdi]

maybe vader never died? he just played some cheap parlor tricks on the world whilst killing his mentor, only to turn up at luke's 55th birthday to raze his house and bring balance to the dark side?

 

[Snake]

A fake Vader being used as a figure to keep Imperial forces (as well as certain systems) in line is not out of the question, nor is it probably nearly the worst thing that might come of the ST.

It's not my first choice though.

 

[jett]

This is simply pathetic.

 

[gutter_trash]

General Grievous inside a Darth Vader suit

 

[Metalmarc]

Reprising implies he's played the role before. I demand better vocabulary from my professional wrestlers. SMDH

Apparently his first ever job was as Darth Vader on promo tours during the phantom menace years

 

[Pavaloo]

i bet you won't even see his face and they'll have james earl jones voice it over

 

[Metalmarc]

Luke having nightmares maybe of Vader tempting him to the dark side? Luke constantly plagued by them goes into hiding

 

[Tobor]

I see two potentially interesting possibilities:

1. Ghost Vader tormenting Luke
2. A Fake Vader to try and mess with Luke

 

[gutter_trash]

Kevin Nash = Super Shredder

 

[chuckddd]

 

[Anth0ny]

gross sheamus

but more importantly, Vader is going to be in this? ughhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[Pai Pai Master]

I see two potentially interesting possibilities:

1. Ghost Vader tormenting Luke
2. A Fake Vader to try and mess with Luke

Why would Vader torment Luke as a ghost after what he did/said in ROTJ?

This is really dumb if he is going to appear in the new movies. There's so much that Star Wars can do to expand the narrative and pulling in Vader again is kinda lame.

 

[Juicy Bob]

First leaked footage from Star Wars Episode 7

 

[G-Fex]

got the skin tone nailed.

 

[Gabriel_Logan]

I hope he uses wrestling moves when he's fighting people as Vader, lol.

 

[Tobor]

Why would Vader torment Luke as a ghost after what he did/said in ROTJ?

This is really dumb if he is going to appear in the new movies. There's so much that Star Wars can do to expand the narrative and pulling in Vader again is kinda lame.

I don't know. Just trying to be positive. Maybe it's Luke having visions like in Empire?