Why stop there? Why not get Ewan and Hayden back to read over in the Clone Wars? Why did they use Steven Stanton in Rebels?
It's a waste of time and money and not giving enough credit to the actors doing the work.
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It's a waste of time and money and not giving enough credit to the actors doing the work.
Because they are already the original actors. I just saying it would be a nice idea to give people a choice.
So, because you are not getting the original actors back for Clone Wars it is OK to recast to Latner and Taylor instead of Christensen and McGregor? If so, then apply the same rules here. New medium, new casting.
Otherwise, I want Christensen and McGregor rerecording Clone Wars lines.
Not defensive. Just following the concept to its logical conclusion. Am wondering why it applies to one situation and not the other.
It is a curiosity to me.
I thought Dichen Lachman could potentially be cast to play an older version of Sabine Wren but I have no strong opinion on the matter.
Sounds like an unnecessary complication to the production to me.
Like @fireproof78 pointed out, we've seen characters change actors between mediums before, so it's not like it's totally unheard of in the franchise.
Saw Guerrera was played by Andrew Kishino on Clone Wars and was replaced by the much higher profile Forest Whitaker in Rogue One. That's ultimately what it comes down to. Name recognition. Most of the animation fans are going to be excited to see Ahsoka no matter whom plays her. But the name Rosario Dawson will pique the interest of people who never have or will see SW animation. I just hope that if Ahsoka ever appears in a new animated project, they retain Eckstein. I think that at this point, she's earned that consideration.
Going by Wikipedia she does have quite a few live action credits up until she started The Clone Wars, but everything after that has been voice only.
Looking at it from the producers stand point, I can see wanting to go for a bigger name for the live action version of such a high profile character.
Looking at it from the producers stand point, I can see wanting to go for a bigger name for the live action version of such a high profile character.
OK, since everyone is getting in a flap about it; how about we actually wait and see 1) IF Ahsoka even shows up 2) she's played by Dawson, and 3) whether or not anyone even cares that she's not Ashley once they've seen her performance.
Yes I think it's a bit off to cast Sackhoff as her character and not Eckstein. Yes I'd prefer they keep the original performer. No I'm not going to pre-judge based on rumour alone. While I do personally believe the rumours, I also think it's possible Filloni is being sneaky (he's like that.)
Either way, we'll probably know in two weeks, and you can all yell at each other about it then!
No, it probably won't be next week since episode 5 is the one both written and directed by Filloni. If any episode is going to be the "Ahsoka episode", it'll be Dave's. I mean come on, the Razor Crest is literally falling apart right now. I rather think Dyn will be heading back to Nevarro or Tatooine to get the damn thing fixed before heading back out to find Tano. That's going to take a least
Yes I think it's a bit off to cast Sackhoff as her character and not Eckstein. Yes I'd prefer they keep the original performer. No I'm not going to pre-judge based on rumour alone. While I do personally believe the rumours, I also think it's possible Filloni is being sneaky (he's like that.)
Either way, we'll probably know in two weeks, and you can all yell at each other about it then!
No, it probably won't be next week since episode 5 is the one both written and directed by Filloni. If any episode is going to be the "Ahsoka episode", it'll be Dave's. I mean come on, the Razor Crest is literally falling apart right now. I rather think Dyn will be heading back to Nevarro or Tatooine to get the damn thing fixed before heading back out to find Tano. That's going to take a least
Pretty certain her ancestry is Nepalese, not Japanese. Kind of a big difference. That aside, I picture Sabine being more fuller faced. Devon Aoki is a name the springs to mind who has about the right look and probably around the right age. Not that I'm suggesting her, specifically. Not even sure she's still in the business.
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You fail to understand the point of art on the most fundamental level.
Much better episode than last week. I got my wish in some forward movement on the Dark Sabre story and there was action to the point where I was into it the whole time. Also liked seeing the possibility of another Mandalorian sect which might lead to Pascal being able to take his helmet off in the future.
I could see Aoki a lot more than I could Lachman.
Even if it doesn't effect their ratings, bring in high profile guest stars still gets them more attention from the media, and raises their profile. Sometimes it's just about being able to show off all the popular people who you can get on the show, rather than having to raise your ratings.
Yes, I know Lachman has some Tibetan ancestry. I used to think she might be a good cast choice for Sabine but I didn't know until now that the character (and presumably her clan) were intended to be "Japanese" analogues in the Star Wars universe. I can't think of a suitable alternative actor of the correct age but then I don't work in the industry.
In this instance, getting a veteran actor is less a stunt casting thing and more just part and parcel with the role. You don't get a lot of unknown newcomers in their early-to-mid 30's. Whoever they get (assuming they get anyone) is going to be either a known star or an experienced character actor...or a body double that never takes the helmet off and gets looped by Tiya Sircar.
And now you do! <insert that GI Joe meme gif thing here>
I'm not about to wade into some of the arguments going on here. So, onto the episode..
I loved this. Everything about it. The complete fail in the landing sequence had me rolling on the floor laughing. Bo-Katan put a smile a mile wide on my face. Loved that I could even pick her out just from her helmet when she dropped in, without even hearing Sackhoff's voice. They did a fantastic job with the Mandalorian action scenes. I love the attention to detail they put into this project (Bo-Katan's helmet, the fact that Mando blaster bolts are gold rather than red, etc).
Finally a formal acknowledgement of The Tribe's status as outsiders. More or less what a lot of fans were expecting, but still nice to see. I'll be curious if we ever find out more about the Children of the Watch. Particularly given that Bo-Katan herself was an active member of the Deathwatch, whose colors were worn by the Mandos who rescued Djarin as a child. I don't at all mind the slow drip of the world building or lore, but I'm itching to know more about what has happened to Mandalore and it's people.
I hope this isn't the last we see of Katee Sackhoff in this show. One of the more interesting side characters from Clone Wars/Rebels, and she would be right at home given the narrative here.
And we name check Ahsoka. Which almost certainly means we're going to see her. I'm betting (as are many who pay attention to such things, I imagine) that episode 5 will be the magic moment, considering Dave Filoni is directing.
We've seen almost everything from the season 2 trailer. A couple of shots of imperials, including one with speeder bikes, and the shot with Cara and Greef are just about all that is unaccounted for. Which means we have more or less five episodes in front of us and NO IDEA what's coming. I'm pumped. Loving season 2 so far.
I loved this. Everything about it. The complete fail in the landing sequence had me rolling on the floor laughing. Bo-Katan put a smile a mile wide on my face. Loved that I could even pick her out just from her helmet when she dropped in, without even hearing Sackhoff's voice. They did a fantastic job with the Mandalorian action scenes. I love the attention to detail they put into this project (Bo-Katan's helmet, the fact that Mando blaster bolts are gold rather than red, etc).
Finally a formal acknowledgement of The Tribe's status as outsiders. More or less what a lot of fans were expecting, but still nice to see. I'll be curious if we ever find out more about the Children of the Watch. Particularly given that Bo-Katan herself was an active member of the Deathwatch, whose colors were worn by the Mandos who rescued Djarin as a child. I don't at all mind the slow drip of the world building or lore, but I'm itching to know more about what has happened to Mandalore and it's people.
I hope this isn't the last we see of Katee Sackhoff in this show. One of the more interesting side characters from Clone Wars/Rebels, and she would be right at home given the narrative here.
And we name check Ahsoka. Which almost certainly means we're going to see her. I'm betting (as are many who pay attention to such things, I imagine) that episode 5 will be the magic moment, considering Dave Filoni is directing.
We've seen almost everything from the season 2 trailer. A couple of shots of imperials, including one with speeder bikes, and the shot with Cara and Greef are just about all that is unaccounted for. Which means we have more or less five episodes in front of us and NO IDEA what's coming. I'm pumped. Loving season 2 so far.
With the whole Ahsoka thing, would the actor's skin tone have any effect on the makeup? I was wondering if maybe they went with an actress with darker skin because it's closer to the character's skin tone.
I forgot to ask before, were the other two Mandalorians with Bo-Katan meant to be characters we've seen before?
I forgot to ask before, were the other two Mandalorians with Bo-Katan meant to be characters we've seen before?
