Star Wars VII Cast Announced!

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Ignohippo

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While the EU has been tossed out, I still expected the films to include Mara Jade (not that I know too much about her). From the cast, it doesn't look like there's anyone for that role.
 
RandomPrincess

RandomPrincess

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From Entertainment Weekly - Breakdown of the new Cast members previous work.

Link for full info- http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/04/29/star-wars-episode-vii-meet-the-new-cast/

For my fellow Potter Fans we have a Weasley alert! Domhhall Gleeson AKA Bill Weasley

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tribbleorlfl

tribbleorlfl

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sshindel said:
I love the fact that Peter Mayhew is involved. I read last year that he was having some issues with his knees or something, and was having money problems trying to get it fixed.
And on a lighter note, I love that he is there for this readthrough. Ok, now Peter, say your line: "RRRORWWOWOOWORR"
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I talked about this a few weeks ago when it was announced he'd be returning. He did indeed have his knee replacement surgery last year. The money troubles he was having was in crowdfunding a documentary about the surgery and his rehab; he didn't meet the kick starter goal (a fact he seemed very sore about when I asked him how the project was going last month at MegaCon).

I'll be honest, after seeing him at the con, I'm not thrilled. He could barely walk, and that was a year after the knee replacement and with his custom light sabre cane. I just don't see how he'll be able to wear that heavy costume and realistically portray Chewie. The only way I see it happening is to incorporate Peter's physical limitations into the character as a result of age or injury.
 
prberk

prberk

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sshindel said:
I love the fact that Peter Mayhew is involved. I read last year that he was having some issues with his knees or something, and was having money problems trying to get it fixed.
And on a lighter note, I love that he is there for this readthrough. Ok, now Peter, say your line: "RRRORWWOWOOWORR"
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I didn't really notice any of the originals there, but it was a little unclear. Did I miss them?
 
TomHendricks

TomHendricks

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tribbleorlfl said:
I talked about this a few weeks ago when it was announced he'd be returning. He did indeed have his knee replacement surgery last year. The money troubles he was having was in crowdfunding a documentary about the surgery and his rehab; he didn't meet the kick starter goal (a fact he seemed very sore about when I asked him how the project was going last month at MegaCon).

I'll be honest, after seeing him at the con, I'm not thrilled. He could barely walk, and that was a year after the knee replacement and with his custom light sabre cane. I just don't see how he'll be able to wear that heavy costume and realistically portray Chewie. The only way I see it happening is to incorporate Peter's physical limitations into the character as a result of age or injury.
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It will be him in closeup shots and any shots of Chewie running or other strenuous tasks will be a stunt double.
 
sshindel

sshindel

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prberk said:
I didn't really notice any of the originals there, but it was a little unclear. Did I miss them?
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Look closely at the photo. Ford is right next to JJ Abrams, Fisher is a couple seats away, Mayhew is close to Fisher, and Hammil is in the lower left of the photo. I might have missed seeing Daniels, didn't see Baker (though maybe he is in R2 in the box?!?).
 
danlb_2000

danlb_2000

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TomHendricks said:
It will be him in closeup shots and any shots of Chewie running or other strenuous tasks will be a stunt double.
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Here is the caption for StarWars.com.

April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Writer Lawrence Kasdan. Copyright and Photo Credit: David Jame

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ShookieJones

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
danlb_2000 said:
Here is the caption for StarWars.com.

April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Writer Lawrence Kasdan. Copyright and Photo Credit: David Jame

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Nerding out soooo hard right now.
 
erasure fan1

erasure fan1

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lebeau said:
From JJ's past works, I doubt it.
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With Kasdan working on it with JJ, I have to disagree. I have to give them the benefit of the doubt on this one. Not that we really know all that much yet, but none of their actions scream money grab. I loved star trek, and I think Abrams will add the perfect blend of story and action that star wars needs.

As far as the cast goes, I like that I really don't know much about any of them except the returning cast. Now the waiting continues for what all the roles are going to be. I really hope this is the start of steady star wars info coming in.
 
Monkee Girl

Monkee Girl

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So happy to see Andy Serkis involved. I look forward to seeing what they come up with. I am a little disappointed to not see Billy Dee there. I always liked Lando and would have been great to see him in the new film. Anyway, staying cautiously optimistic!
 

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