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Who of today's stars or upcoming actors would you cast as Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa?
vanity | March 7, 2013 | BenLurkin

Posted on 03/07/2013 5:53:43 PM PST by BenLurkin

Many Freepers have been commenting on the most recent Star Wars casting rumors http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2994628/posts.

But one comment gives inspiration for an inquiry.

The gist of it was that Lucas HAS to use the original actors.

But suppose you didn't want to engage in heavy make-up or CGI trickery to present Hammil, Fisher and Ford as youthful characters in their beloved roles.

You are asked to pick some of today's performers to step into their shoes.

So...IF you were to cast Episode VII as though it was picking up where Return of the Jedi left off: Who would you cast ast Han, Luke and Leia?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: grumpyoldfreepers; starwars
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1 posted on 03/07/2013 5:53:46 PM PST by BenLurkin
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Link to referenced thread: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2994628/posts


2 posted on 03/07/2013 5:54:36 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: BenLurkin

Who cares?


3 posted on 03/07/2013 5:57:18 PM PST by laweeks
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To: laweeks

I could care less (sic). Much less!


4 posted on 03/07/2013 5:58:22 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
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To: laweeks

I am not interested enough in celebutards to pick any. I wouldn’t hire any that I know of to flip burgers.


5 posted on 03/07/2013 5:58:54 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: BenLurkin

han solo=jackie chan
luke=bruce jenner
Liea=sofia vargara

Weird I know............


6 posted on 03/07/2013 5:59:55 PM PST by rktman (BACKGROUND CHECKS? YOU FIRST MR. PRESIDENT!(not that we'd get the truth!))
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To: BenLurkin

Star Wars, the movie that never goes away.


7 posted on 03/07/2013 6:01:10 PM PST by Wiggins
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To: BenLurkin
For Leia, we must apply the Metal Bikini Test. Therefore, Olivia Munn wins in a landslide.


8 posted on 03/07/2013 6:03:13 PM PST by Future Snake Eater (CrossFit.com)
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To: BenLurkin

When Hollywood gests done with it, it’ll be Bill Clinto as Han, with Barry and Hillary as the twins.

The part of Chewbacca is s no-brainer


9 posted on 03/07/2013 6:05:53 PM PST by digger48
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To: digger48

LMAO!!!


10 posted on 03/07/2013 6:08:20 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
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To: Future Snake Eater

That’s the spirit!

And a very good start: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1601397/


11 posted on 03/07/2013 6:09:23 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: BenLurkin

What is with this infatuation about the actors of anything..? I would rather have unknown actors and capable writers/directors. Actors really don’t make all that much difference to a movie if they are remotely competent.


12 posted on 03/07/2013 6:14:06 PM PST by LastNorwegian
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Sounds like a Sy-Fy channel cast...8^)

sofia vargara is a new name to me. But I'm gald I did a search....

13 posted on 03/07/2013 6:14:11 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: LastNorwegian

I agree.

But it would be difficult to draft a fantasy football team made up on unknown atheletes, yes?


14 posted on 03/07/2013 6:15:35 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: Future Snake Eater

As far as I am concerned, Olivia could play all of the parts, even Yoda.


15 posted on 03/07/2013 6:18:50 PM PST by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: Future Snake Eater

I love Eurasian women.


16 posted on 03/07/2013 6:20:05 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: chris37

I would hit that like the fist of an angry God.

If I were endowed like a horse, I would hit it like the fist of an angrier God.


17 posted on 03/07/2013 6:21:52 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: BenLurkin

Definitely Will Ferrell as Hans Solo.

How about Dakota Fanning as Lukette Skywalker?


18 posted on 03/07/2013 6:36:51 PM PST by randita
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To: BenLurkin

True, but it would be possible to discuss what writers/directors we should want. Or what direction we would prefer the movies to go in. Or the importance/lack of it of special effects, the possibility of political correctness running amok in it etc.

All these ‘what actor’ threads we occasionally see can get a bit shallow. And are somewhat annoying in forgetting the many other people who often have more of an impact on how movies turn out.


19 posted on 03/07/2013 6:48:15 PM PST by LastNorwegian
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To: BenLurkin

Yeah Buddy! LOL!


20 posted on 03/07/2013 6:49:07 PM PST by rktman (BACKGROUND CHECKS? YOU FIRST MR. PRESIDENT!(not that we'd get the truth!))
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