Live Action Star Wars TV Show – In the Works
The rumors seem to be true. A live-action Star Wars TV show is in the works. It’s widely known that in late 2007, Lucas revealed that he and his team were about to begin writing scripts for the live-action show. However, very little has been released on the topic since. Now, according to the MTV movie blog, casting for the series is currently underway.
The show is supposed to be set between the end of Episode III and the beginning of Episode IV. Evidently, they will be covering the rise of the Rebel Alliance as it gains momentum against the Empire. The plot lines will follow minor characters from the movies.
I’m wondering if Jimmy Smits will be in the series. This traditional TV star, known most recently from work in the HBO series “Dexter” as Miguel Prado, played a really small role in Episode II and III. He would seem to fit the bill as one of the minor characters from the saga, while still having a good TV career and being able to pull of a large part in a series like this.
According to early reports, there will not be any on-screen appearances of either Darth Vader or any Jedi, so it looks like it will be a strait Rebellion against Clone Troopers sort of scenario.
If done right, I think this could turn out to be a masterpiece. The Clone Wars on the Cartoon Network is actually pretty cool, but made for kids. If they make this new Star Wars live-action series into a gritty action-drama, I think it could actually surpass Episodes I-III. Lets hope that Lucas has learned from his successes and failures…. And lets double hope that he doesn’t rape Star Wars like he did Indiana Jones.
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March 10th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I would be more excited if Lucas was not involved. Still pretty interesting. We’ll see how it turns out.
the mythology of Star Wars is set that there are tons of stories that could be told so I can see how this could work.
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March 10th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
“I have a very bad feeling about this.”-Luke Skywalker-Episode IV
“I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”-Han Solo-Episode IV
“I have a bad feeling about this.”-Princess Leia-Episode V
“I have a bad feeling about this.”-C3PO-Episode VI
“I have a bad feeling about this.”-Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode I
nuff said…
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March 10th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Mindbomb, I’d normally agree….and a very funny way of letting us know you’re not thrilled with this concept.
However, in contrast to what Hollywood is doing with the rest of the popular movies from the 80’s (I know star wars was technically in in the 70’s), I’m pretty happy with this approach.
The way I look at it, Hollywood is remaking all of my favorite movies. Instead of doing that, Lucas has decided to extend the story through all of these different mediums. This decade, he made three more movies (maybe not all perfect, but still good), two animated series and now he’s moving on to another part of the story through TV. The Star Wars universe has a ton to offer. Just look to all of the books that have been written….most of them pretty darn good.
Anyway, I’m trying to be optimistic…but I can see where there are some major pitfalls.
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March 10th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Mesa sorry Mindbomb but this show is going to be ssstuppendouss! – Jar, Jar
(wave of hand to Mindbomb) This show is going to be very good. – Obi-Won
I loved the prequals. Episode III stands side by side with the originals and I even like the cartoon spin-offs, a lot.
This medium offers something that the movies could not… a chance to have an extended story line with a ton of character development (i.e. Lost). If this is done right this could be the GREATEST tv show of all time.
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March 11th, 2009 at 6:15 am
:shoots: Jar Jar
sorry just could not stand the thought of that abomination on this site.
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