Like most guys our age, I am a huge Star Wars fan. Also like most guys our age, I was HUGELY disappointed with the prequels. Terrible acting, bad screenwriting, awful chemistry and much more ruined these three movies from start to finish.
So today, we are going do individual recastings of these movies.
Here's the rules:
1. We will be recasting it as if we were starting production now, not 1999(When the Phantom Menace was released)
2. We can recast all of the following roles:
A. Anakin Skywalker(Young)
B. Anakin Skywalker (Older)
C. Obi Wan
D. Padme
E. Palpatine
F. Mace Windu
G. Qui Gon Jin
H. Count Dooku
3. You don't have to recast all of them.
4. Jar Jar Binks cannot be recast because he will not be present in any of our recastings because he is a terrible stupid idea for a character.
Jack
Anakin (Younger): Ty Simpkins
This is the kid from Jurassic world. Not the greatest, but definitely better than that doofy kid that just recently got arrested again.
Honerable mentions: None, idk if I know any other child actors at all.
Anakin(Older): Henry Cavill
Superman in Man of Steel. He might be a little too bulky for teen Anakin, but they could shape him for the part. The guy has actual emotional levels, which, you know, are kind of important in acting. Man of Steel was a thrill and his genuine emotions really brought the whole thing together.
Anakin(Older): Henry Cavill
Superman in Man of Steel. He might be a little too bulky for teen Anakin, but they could shape him for the part. The guy has actual emotional levels, which, you know, are kind of important in acting. Man of Steel was a thrill and his genuine emotions really brought the whole thing together.
Honerable Mentions: Daniel Radcliffe, Liam Helmsworth
Obi Wan: Michael Fassbender
Honestly, I would have re chosen Ewan McGreggor if he wasnt already like 45. He played his role well, but his chemistry with Christiansen just sucked. I like Fassbender here because he is more or less a clone of McGreggor with slightly better skills.
Obi Wan: Michael Fassbender
Honestly, I would have re chosen Ewan McGreggor if he wasnt already like 45. He played his role well, but his chemistry with Christiansen just sucked. I like Fassbender here because he is more or less a clone of McGreggor with slightly better skills.
Honerable mentions: Christian Bale, Jake JiggleBalls
Count Dooku: Javiar Bardem
Samuel L Jackson is a great actor, and also a total flop in his role as Windu. Jedi are supposed to be the most patient, wise, peaceful sorts in the galaxy. Jackson, as is his nature, radiated hostility, impatience, and contempt. If they want to have the sort of anti-Anakin antagonist within the council, I think Weaving is good for that role. He gives off the feeling of wisdom and serenity, while at the same time making viewers feel intimidated and anxious. Ever see him as Elrond in Lord of the Rings or Agent Smith in the Matrix? Elba also gives off the wisdom and serenity, but they would have to make his role much less antagonistic.
Padme: Zoe Saldana
BOOM curveball. That's right, Padme is black. Honestly, Natalie Portman is a great actress that was put in a shitty movie. I feel bad, but Cavil and Padme would be had some great chemistry.
Honerable mentions: Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain,
Palpatine: Daniel Day Lewis
This guy is an absolutely astounding actor. I would completely buy him as the innocent Chancellor, and also as the evil emperor.
Honerable mentions: Willem Dafoe, Malcolm McDowell, Michael Shannon
Qui-gon Jin: Jeremy Irons
I love Liam Neeson, but I didn't buy him so much in he mentor role. Irons has played that exact role many times, and between his phenomenal acting skill and ridiculously awesome voice, he would be a great Jedi master.
Honorable Mentions: Ralph Fiennes, Liev Schriber, Viggo Mortensen
Count Dooku: Javiar Bardem
RIP Chistopher Lee, who played Dooku masterfully. This is kind of a curveball too but if you see his performance in Skyfall, you would understand where I'm coming from. He plays the sleek, manipulative, evil mastermind instead of the unhinged, aloof, killer that he was in no country for old men. The issue here is that Dooku is supposed to be old enough to be Qui-Gons master, and Bardem is probably 10 years younger than Irons. If they were unable to make up that age appearance with special effects/makeup ect, I'd switch my selection to Patrick Stewart. Also accomplished at giving off a polished "I'm smarter than you in every facet" vibe, Stewart would also be able to keep up with Physical demands of the role.
Honerable mentions: Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes.
Mace Windu: Idris Elba or Hugo Weaving
Samuel L Jackson is a great actor, and also a total flop in his role as Windu. Jedi are supposed to be the most patient, wise, peaceful sorts in the galaxy. Jackson, as is his nature, radiated hostility, impatience, and contempt. If they want to have the sort of anti-Anakin antagonist within the council, I think Weaving is good for that role. He gives off the feeling of wisdom and serenity, while at the same time making viewers feel intimidated and anxious. Ever see him as Elrond in Lord of the Rings or Agent Smith in the Matrix? Elba also gives off the wisdom and serenity, but they would have to make his role much less antagonistic.
Honorable mentions: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaccs.
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