Why did Hugh Quarshie refuse to reprise his role?

I'm sure I remember reading something about Quarshie saying something along the lines of Lucas being able to stick his CGI where the sun don't shine. Something surprisingly indiscreet, anyway...

 

I like to pretend Panaka and Olie blew up in Padme's ship at the beginning of AOTC.

 

If you turn up your volume reeeeeeal loud maybe you'll hear a familiar voice shout "The ship is blowing up!"



Rick McCallum loves you!

 

lol!

I believe Panaka made it to earth and is now a doctor on the BBC.

 

If you turn up your volume reeeeeeal loud maybe you'll hear a familiar voice shout "The ship is blowing up!"

 

LOL!!! Now that's good stuff!!

 

and as for overseas revenue, well, without Hugh in the movie, well, the movie would have bombed.

Not to be rude, but what a load of bantha poodoo. How do you work that one out? Quarshie ain't a superstar or anything, anywhere in the world - his most famous role being in a mediocre hospital drama. It wouldn't matter who was or wasn't in TPM, it would have amazing sales anywhere because it was the first Star Wars film in 16 years or so.

 

For whatever reasons, its messed up to loose Neeson and Quarshie. Jinn was the best thing going for TPM and it would have been great to see the ghost parallel in the second act like ESB. Quarshie would have been a good tool in bridging TPM to AOTC. There seems to be few connections as if the last two films will have a completely seperate feel from it. Oh, well. Theres always Nute Gunray, Tattooine, and the Kernal Sanders cameo.

I know the guy has his own reasons but one cant help to be a little baffled. I mean, I never noticed Quarshie until TPM. What is he, famous on his own island with a billion dollars? To each his own I guess.

I notice that when there are implications of friction between Lucas and actors and what not, Lucas is automatically bulletproof. Fans sometimes see the actor as the bad guy and that Lucas is an angel. All of his interviews, statements, quotes, commentaries, documentaries, can all be compiled to reveal one OBVIOUS thing-Like it or not, Lucas is a big stubbord selfish baby. Point, blank. I cant see how one cant recognize his "screw you" type of attitude when it comes to certain things (but we wont get into that). Goerge is that kid with the shiney new ball at the playground. He wont play though, cause that would mean the other kids would get to touch his ball(no pun intended). His favorite word was probably "MINE". Still, only a big kid could come up with STAR WARS, although, that same attitute coupled with age is most likely the reason for the kinks in the new films. When it comes to these movies, the writting, and relations with actors, he should take a page from JaJar's book and let everyone know....




"Any help here would be hot."

 

Lucas heard Ewan McGregor was in love with a Ducati motorcyle during TPM and gave him the money to buy it.
That was a generous gesture.

Lucas shared profits with Mark, Harrison and Carrie during the old trilogy and he wasn't contractually obligated to do so.

He's probably like any other person. He has good days and bad days. Sometimes he's generous and nice, and other days he's not so great.

People seem to forget, even though he created STAR WARS he's just a human being, flawed and all.

 

Zactly. You know, its pretty funny watching the actors discribe his behavior on the "extras" DVD. Ford is probably the funniest cause he doesnt hold back.

There has to be some kind of diolog recorded or footage that never made it into the film where Neeson could be inserted. Something. Typho isnt bad but it would have been fun to see Panaka continue his "were doomed" demeanor in AOTC.

Back in the day it was common to replace characters with entirely different actors. Today, its harder to pull that off when the actor is now an extention of the character. So much wieght on individual stardom that it makes it hard for another person to step into a role previously played by someone else. Even a part like Quarshie's. Hes not really a focal-point character but it would be an unavoidable annoyance to have some other guy playing him. He would almost have to be his twin brother.

 

I don't miss the character of Panaka at all. He was basically the voice of cynicism/doubt for everything.

I can just imagine him in the dinner scene on Tatoonie.

Anakin: "Pass the blue milk, plese."
Panaka: "It's purple!!!"

 

I notice that when there are implications of friction between Lucas and actors and what not, Lucas is automatically bulletproof. Fans sometimes see the actor as the bad guy and that Lucas is an angel.

And now you're doing the exact opposite NeoBaggins, so how is that any better? Why don't ALL of us just say we don't know what happens behind the scenes and stop pointing the finger at someone.

 

And now you're doing the exact opposite NeoBaggins, so how is that any better? Why don't ALL of us just say we don't know what happens behind the scenes and stop pointing the finger at someone.

Well said.

People love to bring up how Natalie Portman was dissatisfied with her performance in TPM because she had trouble adjusting to bluescreen, usually with a "Lucas doesn't care about his actors, and he should try to make things easier for them!" accompaniment. Less often is it brought up that another reason Natalie was dissatisfied with her performance was because she was lonely on the set, being as there was no one her age to hang out with, and it affected her performance.

It's not brought up at all that Lucas realized she was lonely, and flew in some of her friends to keep her company.

Is Lucas a saint? No, of course not. But neither is he the selfish, uncaring-about-actors, soulless technophile that some people want to believe he is.

 

NeoBaggins is not doing the exact opposite at all.

He said that in this thread, people tend to be demonizing Quarshie and heroizing Lucas. Which is true. He never said anything about what the situation might actually have been like. He just made an accurate assessment of this thread.

 

He tried to leverege for more money because of how well TPM did. Lucas didn't want to raise his offer, so Hugh declined the role. It's not about someone treating someone else unfairly, Lucas made him an offer for Episode II, and Quarshie refused.

Captain Typho worked just as well.

 

I like to pretend Panaka and Olie blew up in Padme's ship at the beginning of AOTC.



Donnie Strikes Back! I love it!

 

Captain Typho worked just as well.

I agree. Both Typho and Panaka played their role well, being bodyguards who are concerned of the one who they're supposed to protect and loyal as well.

Typho:

"you're still in danger here"

"the situation is much more serious than the Senator would admit".

"I'd be more concerned about her doing something, than him"


Panaka:

"Our security volunteers will be no match against a battle-hardened Federation army."

"You can't take her royal highness there. The Hutts are gangsters, if they discover her.."

"Your Highness, this is a battle I do not think we can win"

Carry on

 

And now you're doing the exact opposite NeoBaggins, so how is that any better?

It's not.

Why don't ALL of us just say we don't know what happens behind the scenes and stop pointing the finger at someone.

Because admitting a lack of behind the scenes knowledge would invalidate much (supposed factual) criticism.

Lucas realized she was lonely, and flew in some of her friends to keep her company.



Both Typho and Panaka played their role well, being bodyguards who are concerned of the one who they're supposed to protect and loyal as well.

True.

 

I find it stupid that actors and professional athletes EVER complain about their salaries. If Hugh Quarshie had chosen to be in the movie, he would have had to work for abou an hour or two to film his thirty seconds of screen time. If you act for an hour or two, you should be paid the same wage that a person starts with at Target. If you have to get up and act from 7 AM to 10PM, you should make like ten to fifteen dolalrs and hour. People in normal jobs work so much harder than actors and athletes and nobody gives a damn. Regular people should be making the money.

 

We do make it, and then we spend it on movies and sporting events.

We give them their money.

 

Why?

Because he's a punk a$$ b!tch. And you tell him I said that.

 

NeoBaggins is not doing the exact opposite at all.

He said that in this thread, people tend to be demonizing Quarshie and heroizing Lucas. Which is true. He never said anything about what the situation might actually have been like. He just made an accurate assessment of this thread.

But he also spends the majority of his post demonizing Lucas and bashing Lucas. I'm not here to stick up for Lucas because I've never met him and I don't know him, but neither do any of us. Nor do any of us know the actor who played Panaka. By spending much of his post complaining about Lucas Neobaggins, from my point of view, is basically implying that it must be Lucas' fault, when really don't know what the facts are. So he is doing the exact opposite of what he's criticizing everyone else for.

 

Quarshie wanted more money for reprising Panaka.
I prefer Typho personally as he is the friendlier character.