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ST Wedge not in TFA / Theory: Poe was originally meant to be Wedge

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by Sithlord-Boo, May 12, 2014.

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  1. Sithlord-Boo

    Sithlord-Boo Jedi Master star 2

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  2. plaidphoenix

    plaidphoenix Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Seems fair to me.
     
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  3. JediMatteus

    JediMatteus Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    so will there be a wedge?
     
  4. Abadacus

    Abadacus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I was deeply saddened to hear that. Denis Lawson is one of my favorite actors, and it would be great to get him back into the franchise. He's also aged into the role of seasoned Commander Antilles perfectly:
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    In any case, it's wonderful to hear that they are trying to include characters like Wedge (although that may not mean much for others, as he was in the OT). I hope they don't recast him but rather try to lure him back for other projects.
    I've said it many times elsewhere, but here goes again: An HBO-style Rogue Squadron show. Long plots, sudden character deaths, and off-mission antics in the best traditions of the books and comics, all bound together by the most ambitious space dogfights on television since BSG.
    That could really give Disney a new market share that would watch the movies, but otherwise ignore Rebels and the new books.
     
  5. DarthWilliams

    DarthWilliams Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Correction: actor who played Wedge Antilles won't be Episode VII. There's no confirmation that Wedge Antilles as a character won't be back - they could do re-casting if they wanted to (though I seriously hope not).
     
  6. mattman8907

    mattman8907 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    how big a role are we talking here?
     
  7. TiniTinyTony

    TiniTinyTony JCC Super Bowl Pick 'Em Winner star 7 VIP - Game Winner

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    It would be cool if he got a name drop.
     
  8. HL&S

    HL&S Magistrate Emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Well there's always episodes 8 and 9.
     
  9. Bran Kenobi

    Bran Kenobi Jedi Knight star 2

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    Hopefully this opens the door for Brad Pitt to play Wedge.


    Draw your own conclusions.
     
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  10. Abadacus

    Abadacus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    It sounds like they just wanted him for a cameo, but he didn't want to take time out of his schedule for a minor part in a franchise that doesn't particularly interest him, whatever the money. With him not interested they'll almost certainly just cut Wedge rather than recast for 7.
    If he really turned it down because the role wasn't big enough, that makes me hopeful for a bigger role in spinoffs down the line - I'd gotten the impression it was because he just didn't want to do Star Wars again, period.

    Note: As much as I'd rather avoid it entirely, I've always thought if they ever had to replace Denis as Wedge, it should be John Cusack. He is noticeably younger, though.
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    Is that weird?
     
  11. Sum-Wan

    Sum-Wan Jedi Master star 4

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    Wedge really is an unimportant character who only gained some notoriety in the EU novels and since they are no longer canon then it is possible that he remained just one more in the group of rebels.
     
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  12. Beezer

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    Can't say I'm going to lose much sleep over this one.
     
  13. mattman8907

    mattman8907 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    oh well. as much as i would like to see Admiral Antilles this is supposed to be about the new guys.
     
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  14. Bran Kenobi

    Bran Kenobi Jedi Knight star 2

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    They can just give his lines to Admiral Ackbar now. [face_tee_hee]
     
  15. Ryus

    Ryus Jedi Master star 4

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    Alright! More screen time for Wes Jansen and Tycho Celchu! :p
     
  16. Dewback

    Dewback Force Ghost star 4

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    Too bad/so sad. Now let's think of character to take over Lawson's cameo. I'll go first. How about John Ratzenberger's Major Derlin?
     
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  17. D'an

    D'an Jedi Master star 4

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    "Rogue Squadron" the show, with "Thrawn" the movie spinoff??? Sign me up!
     
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    Vehgah Jedi Knight star 4

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    I don't want anyone there that doesn't want to be there. It's not the energy the production needs.
     
  19. Granger

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    I would have loved another Wedge cameo and I'm disappointed that he doesn't have a better attitude about it. Work for a day, make some money, make lots of people happy. I guess he's embarrassed by it. Oh well, it's cool that they tried. I won't be surprised at all if they drop his name at some point.
     
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  20. sethg

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    I know many will disagree but I'm glad he won't be back. The new movie will be overflowing with returning characters as it is.
     
  21. plaidphoenix

    plaidphoenix Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Yub Yub!
     
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  22. Sithlord-Boo

    Sithlord-Boo Jedi Master star 2

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    Rogue Squadron needs its own movie.
     
  23. 3PO

    3PO Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    A) This character is useless and overhyped.

    B) lol bore him. Nice attempt to save face. They offered him a small role and he's trying to turn it and say he's not interested.

    Because he is doing so much other stuff right now.
     
  24. SnaggletoothPaste

    SnaggletoothPaste Jedi Grand Master star 1

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    I know a guy who played a beloved OT character who's just dying to come back...he appreciated what Star Wars did for his career, wouldn't find his role boring, and he's constantly been a good sport to fans. His name is Billy Dee Williams.
     
  25. GunganSlayer

    GunganSlayer Jedi Master star 4

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    He was asked to return? Ugh. Don't get me wrong, I love Wedge, and everything him and Rouge Squadron have done (still in my canon, lol!), but the fact that he was apparently asked to be included just reeks of fan service. And that's one, of many, many, many concerns I have with JJ and this film.
     
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