Star Wars TV Series Rumours are Firming Up
George Lucas Project Said to be Shooting in Australia with Daniel Logan, Sam Witner Rumoured
Jul 8, 2009
According to reports, the new Star Wars television series is slated to unfold between the times of Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV, A New Hope. The time span between these two points in the Star Wars timeline is 19 years, giving the T.V. series a wide berth in which to unfold.
"It's kind of like Episode IV - it's funny and there's action, but it's [a] lot more talky. It's more of what I would call a soap opera with a bunch of personal dramas in it.It's a completely different kind of idea, which is risky. But that's the only reason I'm doing it. Some people will inevitably say, 'It's not what I think of as Star Wars.' So who knows, it may work or it may not," said George Lucas to Total Film magazine in their May 2008 issue.
Rumours of the famed Star Wars Universe landing on the small screen began in 2004. George Lucas made an official announcement on Apr 23, 2005 that a series was indeed in the works.
In November of 2005 Rick McCallum, producer of the Star Wars prequel movies, was questioned about a continuity issue concerning Princess Leia and her mother. McCallum responded to the question by stating only the Star Wars series could truly answer that issue, which implied that the T.V. series would deal with some loose ends produced by the other various forms of Star Wars media.
Since then news and rumours have trickled in slowly but now production dates are becoming more solid.
Star Wars Television Show Rumours
The most up-to-date rumours start with the location. As of now it seems that Australia has been set as the country where the majority of filming will take place. An Australian casting firm has apparently started preliminary searches for suitable actors for the highly anticipated series. Production was originally thought to be started in 2009 but has since been pushed into 2010 with a 2011 release suggested by Lucas.
Story Ideas And Recurring Characters
Daniel Logan, who portrayed Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones, may be resuming his role as Fett at the request of Lucas himself. Ian McDiarmid and Peter Mayhew have apparently expressed interest in reprising their respective roles as Emperor Palpatine and Chewbacca. This may not be true as Lucas has stated that major characters will be heard about but not seen. If that statement is correct that would leave both actors out of production.
Sam Witner, who modeled and acted as Galen Marek for the Star Wars: Force Unleashed game, has been mentioned in casting rumours and may even be asked to continue his role as Marek. That would be difficult as Marek’s story apparently starts and ends in the span of the game. Jay Laga’aia, who played Captain Typho in episodes two and three, has also been mentioned as a possible returnee, but not necessarily in the same role.
Bib Fortuna, Boba Fett, General Papanoida, a Mandalorian and two Rebels with last names Naberre and Durron are all confirmed as characters involved in the upcoming series.
Some story ideas and plots twist have also been set for the television show. The Death Star plans will be a major plot moving device with pod racing also being showcased. Elements of the Force Unleashed universe may also be used. There are hopes that the series will run up to 400 episodes but those numbers are very loose.
Star Wars Production Involvement
The usual suspects will most likely round out the leads on production. Preliminary reports suggest that Lucas will direct the first season and then hand the reigns of the series over to a capable replacement. Rick McCallum will most likely produce and even composer John Williams’ name has been connected to the series. Whatever the result, the series will be in good hands.
Many details are, as of yet, unsubstantiated as Lucas keeps his secrets close to home.
After making the announcement that a series was underway Lucas had this to say.
“That’ll give you all something to think about.”
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