Now that “Star Wars 7” is confirmed, people are already talking about who to write it, direct it, and star in it. As for who to star in it. They are naming other actors to play the original characters from the original trilogy. If they replace the original actors, that’s going to be so wrong and disrespectful to the Star Wars legacy. Luke, Leia, Han, Lando, etc. They all need to be played by the original actors. If they replace those characters with new actors, I wouldn’t be interested. They maybe getting old but this is science fiction, anything is possible. I can’t see a Star Wars movie without Mark, Carrie, Harrison and Billy Dee in the cast. I would think they’ll be reprising their roles.

As for the director, a lot of people are naming such ridiculous choices such as JJ Abrams, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Christopher Nolan, Kevin Smith, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, etc. Really people? Those guys are not going to want anything to do with these movies. Leave JJ Abrams out of this, ’cause he already has the Star Trek reboot. He doesn’t need another big franchise.

As for my choice on who direct it, they should just hire an unknown director, not a big name. We don’t need a big name director hogging the Star Wars spotlight, you know? Back when Star Wars IV: “A New Hope” was made, George Lucas was an unknown back then. George directed all Star Wars movies except for “Empire Strike Back” and “Return of the Jedi”. The directors for “Empire” and “Jedi” were unknown directors. They’ll probably keep it like that with the new movies. A big name director is just going to overshadow the film’s cast.

While, I’m sure it’s possible to bring back Vader and Palpatine, I would suggest they create new leading villains. I’m sure they will.

Even if George Lucas, no longer wants to be involved, I’m sure he’ll still help and give the new team, story ideas a little bit. It’s going to be interesting to see what they’re gonna do with the new “Star Wars”. I’m sure it’s gonna be action packed with a lot of lightsaber battles, and I’m sure we’ll see some tie fighter out of space fights too. More importantly, they need to make the story right. So I hope they do a good job with the writing. I’m just intrigued by the idea of what Luke’s life will be like after, “Jedi”. I hope they don’t disappoint. They better do it good and not mess it up.

Kev

Edit to add: The “Heir to the Empire” writer, Timothy Zahn, has some great ideas. I like his idea of the original actors having smaller roles. I like the family thing. Read this interesting article at Entertainment Weekly, here.