Fourth Star Wars trilogy may revolve around Darth Vader
Star Wars: Episode VII is said to kick off the third trilogy, which will take place quite a few years after the events seen in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Michael Arndt is currently set as the sole writer of the screenplay, and he will be working off original ideas and themes created by George Lucas. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, C3P0, and R2D2 are all rumored to be returning in some capacity. And the fact that both Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher have slimmed down considerably since taking a lunch meeting with George Lucas last summer seems to point to their eventual involvement.
So, we have a vague idea where this is headed. Michael Arndt's story is going to work in setting up Star Wars: Episode VIII, which arrives in 2017, and Star Wars: Episode IX, which will arrive in 2019. But what about the movies after this?
Well, a sneaky spy, also known as an "industry insider" with close ties to Lucasfilm has let it slip that the fourth trilogy will revolve around Darth Vader's early years under Emperor Palpatine. It's also possible that within this timeline, we will see a teenage Han Solo and Lando Calrissian who join the Imperial Army as new recruits. Basically, Lucasfilm wants to use classic characters in new ways, because that's what the fans want, right?
The Lucasfilm insider had this to say about Darth Vader's eventual resurrection.
"He's an integral part of the franchise. Replacing him is virtually impossible. The plan is for him to return and play a significant role in the new films. This is science fiction remember. Darth Vader will rise from the ashes."
There is no word on whether or not Hayden Christensen has taken any lunch meetings with George Lucas in regards to reprising the role of Darth Vader. By the time 2021 rolls around, the actor might be just the right age at 40 to play a Darth Vader coming to grips with his robotic outer shell. You know who else will be the perfect age to play Darth Vader? Jake Lloyd. As the film is nearly ten years away from production at this point, its impossible to guess who'll play a young Han and Lando.
Star Wars: Episode VII comes to theaters in 2015 and stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.
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skywise
@bawnian-dexeus I hope World War Z is high on your list of novels to read about zombies. It is stangly effecting.
I love the idea about the resurrection sith power. Raising fallen allies and enemies alike to fight at his side. Awesome!
@zender I am most definatly a fan of the early Resident Evil games and it's sort of hard not to love Han and Chewie.
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Witchking86
This is the most ridiculous plot ever!! Vader is dead, leave him that way... Two words--CASH COW!!
6 months agoby @fatguy1986Flag
ROFLitschristian
Yes? No! Yes! No? I'm so confused!!! I say "yes" because it's Darth Muhtruckin' Vader, but "no" because it doesn't make sense!
6 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
Mutant
@bawnian-dexeus the books are just as entertaining, The Thrawn Trilogy is a must read but if you want to get away from the skywalker family I would suggest the X-Wing series or Darth Bane books.
6 months agoby @zenderFlag
Mutant
It can't be turned into a film, however it reads like one.
If your a fan of the early RE games, this will thrill you.
6 months agoby @zenderFlag
Mutant
@skywise the book is called Death Troopers by Joe Schreiber, I bet you know the title by now.
The book reads very well, Han Solo and Chewy are involved and it also reads like a R.E book so you get two things in one.
I was hesitant at first then decided to read it.
It doesn't disappoints
6 months agoby @zenderFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise True. Never read any comics or novels ( I plan to do so soon) concerning the zombies, but I always thought that a new Sith with resurrection powers could have been an interesting villain. Bring back whole bodies back to life or reassemble from the force itself falle Jedi and Sith like the reanimation jutsu in the Naruto manga. A bit out there, but I'd pay to read it
6 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
skywise
@bawnian-dexeus I know, I know. It is too much and an obvious cash in onthe zombie sub genre that blew up recently. i think that came out around the time of zombieland? But i sort of love the concept...i mean who knows what kinds of bizzarre diseases lurk a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.....
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise I think zombies in the SW universe is pushing it a little.
6 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
skywise
@zender You know I remeber seeing that book in hardcover when it came out and I was very very tempted to read it. I mean SW AND zombies? total nerdgasm. How was it?
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Mutant
@skywise I've read a fair share of SW comics, a big collection. Though I do on occasion try to up date my self. I still read the soft covered books.
Last time I read one of the SW books, it was when Han ended up on a ship fill of zombies.
6 months agoby @zenderFlag
Tree512010
If your going to to a fourth trilogy you have to go back and to Darth Bane. 3 books 3 movies and its critical material in the story line.
6 months agoby @tree512010Flag
skywise
@Playswith-Squirrels You would be wise to think so. There is going to be so much speculation thrown around and most of it probably comes from the studio itself. Disney just spent more money than you could count in a lifetime! They definatly want to drum up s much interest and conversation as possible.
@bawnian-dexeus absolutly old chap. Couldnt have said it better myself.
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Honestly, if they want a fourth trilogy or saga, give the fans their damn Old Republic
6 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Playswith Squirrels
This is absolute horse sh*t. I'm calling it now.
6 months agoby @Playswith-SquirrelsFlag
skywise
As far as prequels go...I am ONLY open to the idea if they do the Old Republic. i mean when your going back thousands of years its the same as creating an entirely new story after Endor...there is so much freedom to create whatever you want with completly new characters.
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
skywise
@zender I dont know if you are into graphic novels but as far as SW goes (IMO) this was the best of the bunch. Brilliant artwork and a compeling story.
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
bigmoney
I agree, i am tired of seeing prequals. They have a chance to start another trilogy of one of the greatest movie stories of all time. yeah you can tie in some old character but they need to be aged and minimal, we need a new story that people can grab on to, new characters like a super super villian to put it in motion, and a whole new world, star wars was huge in the time period it came out and they need to go bigger and more creative if they wanna pull this off.
6 months agoby @bigmoneyFlag
Mutant
It's too early for a fourth trilogy, lets take this one step at a time. Though I do agree with some of you, I rather want new characters from different times and places.
I haven't read Dark Empire
6 months agoby @zenderFlag
MovieManiac
@skywise - Exactly. By focusing on new characters it fleshes out the universe more. Plus, the movie won't feel as limited if they do prequels or focus on characters that already have told stories. I like the idea of the universe being like the main character and just having different stories about different characters being told inside that universe.
6 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
skywise
@moviemaniac66 i couldnt agree with you more. Its time to pass the baton. Although the Emperor had a cloning device (read Dark Empire) it not too hard to fathom that he would have wanted his favorite lapdog to be able and be cloned as well.
However, I do not want to see this story. Like you said, the Skywalker saga is complete and it came full circle. Theres really no better way to end that cycle.
I would much rather see a movie about what happened after Luke trained new Jedi at the acadamy and hand the story off to there or hell, even a Rogue Squadron story.
I have enjoyed the SW animated series because there are so many characters and storylines and that is what I want to see for any new SW film.
Like @thedude-abides said Its time for a new story.
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
MovieManiac
I do not like this idea of ressurecting Darth Vader. When Vader died, he died as Anakin Skywalker. He was redeemed and he fulfilled his prophecy. Making Anakin return as Darth Vader again would just be a big 'f*ck you" to the character.
The Galaxy of Star Wars is so rich and complex, it feels like it truly could exist. The stories don't need to be about the Skywalkers. By making the story revolve around completely different characters, the galaxy can seem bigger and more grand. There can be more stories told in that world about different people.
6 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
thedude-abides
New blood. New story.
6 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
skywise
@SpaceCowboy I feel your pain, but all this rampant speculation might just be a way for the studio to put their "feelers" out and see how fans respond. Probably not but one can hope.
And you know this is going to be an ongoing "headache" for years to come.
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Smitty-werbenjagermanjensen
so if im reading this correctly then this 4th trilogy shouldnt be coming out for another like 15 + years? Dont know why they would be focusing on that if its so far away, they should be focusing purely on the 3rd trilogy rather than trying to get ahead of themselves. If anything they should just use that idea for darth vader in a video game adaption. Besides it seems like the stories in these games nowadays are better then the ones told in the movies.
6 months agoby @Smitty-werbenjagermanjensenFlag
Roberto Mata
@superman81 Couldn't agree More!
6 months agoby @Roberto-MataFlag
Superman81
I would love to see more detail into the empire and Darth Vader. Even his battles with Boba Fett and his hunting down the Jedi. If they don't go the DV route then Knights of the Old Republic is what i think should be made. It would delve deep into the history of the Jedi and Sith
6 months agoby @superman81Flag
Geekster
what a long wait- greta they got Arndt on board and i am stoked- Hayden should reprise his role as Darth Vader- then we will get to see beyond the mask and see how the mechanics change and how his life as a part cybernetics pushes him further and to see his powers grow strongeras a Sith lord!
6 months agoby @The-Mudder-F-cking-Loud-KillerFlag
empath86
@gandoff2169 Vader was only less powerful because of the fact that he was mostly machine, that's why he couldn't use force lightning. Also if you like the expanded universe and novels he was unable to get over the fact he murdered his wife.
On a separate note, I would like to have seen a film about Leia/ Han and Luke/Mara jades children. One of my favorite characters/story lines was Jacen solo becoming Darth cadeus, but that was a huge story line. Cadeus was one of my favorite of the Sith and discovered more force abilities than almost anyone, though he was almost more of a dark jedi. As long as they have a bad ass Sith or 2 and great action/vfx I'm in.
6 months agoby @empath86Flag
artkid04
my thoughts are they may be wanting to create a franchise similar to James Bond
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