Writer Lawrence Kasdan wants to 'start fresh' with the Star Wars spin-off movies
"I'm trying to start fresh. There are certain pleasures that we think the saga can bring to people that they've been missing, and we're hoping to bring them that, and at the same time, have them feel that it's all new."
The writer also revealed that franchise creator George Lucas recruited him for the spin-off project last fall.
"George (Lucas) sort of brought me into this part of it, and he's stepping back from the company. He's sort of given his blessing to everybody, and he'll be there if you need him. I think everyone's interested to see where this can go. It's been some very different places over 30 years. I think with J.J. (Abrams), we'll get something entirely new."
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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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@zender I want to be a PA in any of them
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Mutant
I want to be in this sequel really bad
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Fry_3000
Be nice if they start going to the books and bring in new characters
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thedude-abides
@felipe-11 I was wondering the same thing
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Sean
Interesting.
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the MovieGhost
@ROFLitschristian I would be there opening night if that ever came to happening. The KotOR games were two of my favorites.
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ejk1
90% of the people won't give a sh*t. As long as "Star Wars" is plastered on the opening credits, the people will go see it.
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felipe-11
How exactly are films based on Han and Boba going to "start fresh"?
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SherlockHolmes2009
As long as he's involved im game
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ROFLitschristian
I'm open to something not even related to anyone we've already seen. A Knights of the Old Republic film perhaps?
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CelluloidDreams
Hmmm!
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The Real Goku
Good! This series can use new characters. Not running back to the same ones who's stories were told decades ago
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