The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills. Lucas continued to hint at his ideas for a sequel trilogy. George lucas vision for the star wars sequel trilogy. If fans had to point to one aspect of george lucas star wars prequels that made them scratch their heads, it would probably be the introduction of midichlorians, microscopic organisms that live within our cells and explain to us the will of the force. George has gone through his own personal process of trying to find his own way of letting go of something that. As far as ive seen, these are the first specifics george lucas has shared about what his vision of episodes 7 9 would have been. I do not believe he could do so in the united states. Dec 15, 2017 leia used the force in george lucas original plans for star wars 7 9. Back in the early 70s, kurtz was looking to use the new technoscope technology in an upcoming film. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original. The creator of star wars says disney didnt really want to use his ideas and came up with something new instead. Jun, 2018 george lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7, 8, and 9, including the fact that fans probably would have hated what he wanted to do. So, what was george lucas s original idea for episodes vii, viii and ix.
Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original story outline, scripts, treatments or his ideas author skywalkerbrotz007 date 20may2015, 4. Leia used the force in george lucas original plans for star wars 7 9. Jun 15, 2018 thank the maker this never happened george lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9and it was awful compared to this, rian johnson saved your childhood jonathan m. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9.
If george lucas had directed episode viiix that would be one thing, but the way were looking at this is if. George lucas star wars sequel idea will make fans cringe. Fans buzzing over george lucas purported plans for star. It was revealed in a recent interview that george lucas, the father of the star wars movies, had originally planned to make star wars. George lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an original plan for episodes at all. Mark hamill has revealed elements of the ending for george lucas abandoned star wars. Here is why george lucas versions of episodes 7, 8 and 9 is important. It was revealed in a recent interview that george lucas, the father of the star wars movies, had originally planned to make episode 7 before disney purchased lucasfilm. Abrams eventually scrapped many of lucas ideas for episode vii, the. After coming up with some ideas for the series, lucas had handpicked oscarwinning screenwriter michael arndt to work alongside empire strikes back and return of the jedi writer, lawrence kasdan to start working on a script for episode 7 and hed decided that now was the time to move ahead with the franchise. After coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped oscar winning screenwriter michael arndt to begin working on a script for episode vii.
George lucass terrible idea for star wars episodes 79. Forget the first order or porgs, forget bb8 and poe dameron. Weve made some departures from lucas s ideas, kennedy conceded, but only in exactly the way you would in any development process. Read about what the george lucas episode vii could have been, and why disney ditched his plans for the future of the star wars franchise. The following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. George lucas reveals why disney scrapped his star wars 7 ideas. But nothing disney could have done would even come close to george lucas horrible, horrible idea to make episodes 7 9 completely about the midichlorians, you know the microscopic lifeforms that are responsible for the force speaking in the james camerons story of science fiction companion book, lucas said. Star wars was always intended to be an epic, 9 episode saga, but well never really know how original creator george lucas wouldve chosen to end things.
George lucas had an odd idea for his star wars sequel. George lucas was planning to release star wars episode 7 and then sell lucasfilm. Episodes viiix were being developed by george lucas a year before he sold lucasfilm to disney, according to his son jett lucas. Jan 04, 2018 pablo hidalgo sheds more light on george lucass influence on the sequel trilogy by grant davis pomojema january 4, 2018 not that long ago, some concept art from george lucass pitch for star wars episode vii finally surfaced, revealing that some of the key concepts that the force awakens and the last jedi were built around were. George lucas felt betrayed by disney for not using his star. Im sure if lucas did get around to making 7 9, hed have had people like dave filoni assisting him. Jan 01, 2018 after coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped. Sep 24, 2019 in his new memoir, disney ceo bob iger reveals that george lucas was upset and betrayed when they said they wouldnt use his ideas for the new star wars trilogy. Perhaps lucas ideas came too close to the whiny adolescent scamps of the phantom menace onwards. George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you.
George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you can. Sep 25, 2016 george lucas has made it clear hes fairly unhappy with the direction of the disney sequel trilogy as he had his own outline he expected to be followed. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9and. The cast of episode vii is much more in the same age range as the original three leads in 1977. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9and it was. When no one tells you no on any ideas you have, you start messing with people and i know. What did george lucas think of the rise of skywalker. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. Fans will finally get to see the skywalker saga end with star wars. Leia used the force in lucas star wars 79 plan screen rant.
Oct 01, 2015 perhaps lucas ideas came too close to the whiny adolescent scamps of the phantom menace onwards. For those who think the word whills sound familiar, its probably because you remember it in your old paperback copy of the 1976 star wars movie novelization. The issue was, they looked at the stories, and they said we want to. One of george lucass many star wars sequel trilogy ideas had luke skywalker dying in episode ix. George lucas final trilogy plans sound like an episode of archer but without. Lucas continued to hint at his ideas for a sequel trilogy over the.
Jun, 2018 george lucas admits fans would have hated his ideas for star wars sequel trilogy article. A few pieces of concept art show off the only george lucas sequel trilogy ideas that were in play before j. George lucas ideas for the sequel trilogy the cantina. How george lucas star wars 7 ideas were used by disney. But the conception of the story only started in earnest as he prepared to sell lucasfilm, the idea being that he could send whichever conglomerate. Third trilogy was to focus on lukes life as a jedi, with very few details planned out. People forget the clone wars 3d animated series was also lucas idea. Again, the fans are split on this topic and some want the expanded universe to be made in movie form while the.
It was all the way back in january that we exclusively reported that george lucas ideas for star wars. In 2015, lucas told usa today his original plan was to make and release his own version of star wars. George lucas felt betrayed by disney for not using his. Why disney scrapped george lucas episode 7 ideas the issue was, they looked at the stories, and they said we want to make something for the fans. Jun, 2018 george lucas s idea for star wars 7 9 is worse than you can imagine. Lucas ideas that were partially or completely retained in disneys trilogy include. According to vanity fair, lucas s episode vii would have revolved around very young characters teenagers. Ever since the full prequel trilogy was released, fans have been debating whether or not george lucas should make episodes 7,8, and 9 to complete his story. Im curious to know what george lucas rejected script for. First draft, it was considerably rewritten into the adventures of the starkiller, episode i. The illustrators who inspired george lucas image heavy jayson, jan 7, 2020, in forum. It seems star wars mastermind george lucas wont have much influence over star wars.
Disney didnt want to do his version of episode 7 ign. What were george lucass ideas for star wars episode viiepisode. He shared with the crowd about meeting lucas, leaving the star wars films and the original plans for the entire saga. Rough draft was written as a full rough draft by george lucas in may 1974. Will we ever learn george lucas original plan for star. Jun 18, 2018 if george lucas hadnt sold star wars and lucasfilm back in 2012, episode 7 9 would have focused more on midichlorians. George lucas s idea for star wars 7 9 is worse than you can imagine. May 01, 2014 as the castings announced for episode vii, ryan looks back at george lucas changing ideas for the star wars sequel trilogy. George lucas says new star wars films arent based on his. George lucas has claimed he provided his ideas for star wars. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last jedi. Turns out he was bringing it all back to one of his oldest ideas, which, honestly sounds like it could have been fatal to.
George lucas vision for the star wars sequel trilogy revealed. Well he was meant to go train rey at a jedi temple i episode 7 i stead of being a deadbeat. George lucas ideas for his own star wars sequel trilogy. George lucas crazy ideas for star wars episodes 79. The filmmaker behind the franchise explained that he made suggestions for the film, but. George lucas created star wars, its his stories and ideas. Abrams didnt use lucas treatment ideas for the current script. Accompanying this message was news about george lucas plans for star wars episodes 7 9, and my god would they have sucked. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. What were george lucass ideas for star wars episode vii. Pablo hidalgo sheds more light on george lucass influence on.
Not that long ago, in our own galaxy, george lucas. Star wars creator george lucas has hinted over the years about his vision for episodes vii through ix and now some new info points to his intention at one point to use a. Mark hamill reveals george lucas ending for star wars. Its safe to assume that since lucas ideas for episode vii were pushed to the next installment. George lucas reveals that the new star wars films discarded his treatments in favor of new stories, meaning the force awakens is a wholly original story. People are awfully quick to say no, but i think he could after a fashion somewhere else, with the help of a foreign citizen. Could george lucas make his own versions of star wars. At the time, hamill expected to start filming in the year 2000, and while it took a lot longer than that for star wars. Culture film news george lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9.
Disney abandoned george lucas star wars 7 ideas for new movies. Taking him out of it is like having someone other than j. After coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped oscarwinning screenwriter michael arndt to begin working on a script for episode vii. Cinemablend asked lucas about his original ideas for episode vii, and heres his. Its never just the leaders, its also about the people around him.
George lucas plans for star wars episodes 7 9 wouldve really made fans mad. Jun, 2018 anthony daniels and george lucas filming star wars. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9. George lucas star wars is one of the most beloved franchises of all time. The star wars the second draft over the summer and. In his new memoir, disney ceo bob iger reveals that george lucas was upset and betrayed when they said they wouldnt use his ideas for the new star wars trilogy. Jun 14, 2018 culture film news george lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. George lucas once had a vision for his own star wars sequel trilogy, and he told actor mark hamill his plan for the finale. Star wars fans really really hated the idea of midichlorians. He served as chairman of lucasfilm before selling it to the walt disney company in 2012 after graduating from the university of southern california in. Mark hamill reveals that star wars creator george lucas intended for leia to use the force in his original plans for episodes 7 9. George lucas admits fans would have hated his ideas for star wars sequel trilogy article. George lucas reveals his original sequel trilogy plans. Pablo hidalgo sheds more light on george lucass influence.
Jan 21, 2015 disney ditched my ideas for star wars. Mark hamill reveals that star wars creator george lucas intended for leia to use the force in his original plans for episodes 7. Pablo hidalgo sheds more light on george lucas s influence on the sequel trilogy by grant davis pomojema january 4, 2018 not that long ago, some concept art from george lucas s pitch for star wars episode vii finally surfaced, revealing that some of the key concepts that the force awakens and the last jedi were built around were. Im sure if lucas did get around to making 79, hed have had people like dave filoni assisting him. The episode vii that george lucas originally wanted. Episode 9, but things could have been very different with george lucas ideas. George lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7, 8, and 9, including the fact that fans probably would have hated what he wanted to do.
But according to bruce handys new vanity fair cover story on the creation of episode vii, lucas at one point. Whats more, even lucas knew it would have been a dumb idea. George lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7, 8. Mark hamill reveals ending to george lucas star wars.
Star wars creator had ideas for episode vii, viii, and ix that disney didnt use. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes iiii. Back in 1983, mark hamill let a little hint about lucass dream for a new trilogy slip. Mar 26, 2018 mark hamill has revealed elements of the ending for george lucas abandoned star wars. Fans buzzing over george lucas purported plans for star wars.
In a new interview, lucas himself admitted disney abandoned his star wars 7 ideas, adding fuel to this fire. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Jun 14, 2018 star wars creator george lucas has hinted over the years about his vision for episodes vii through ix and now some new info points to his intention at one point to use a group of characters he. And apparently, lucas wanted the story to double down on midichlorians after. He even began developing some ideas for the next installment, which he passed along to disney. Hamill said that lucas intended to kill luke skywalker in episode 9. Lucas even pitched the idea of episode vii to the actor mark hamill in the 80s. And that his original ideas of the original trilogy were also terrible. George lucas star wars episodes 79 would have explored midi. George lucass terrible idea for star wars episodes 79 slashdot. Francis ford coppola hooked him up with george lucas who had recently filmed txh18 with technoscope.
According to vanity fair, lucass episode vii would have revolved around very young characters teenagers. But really, lucas s plot sounds like a mix between an episode of the magic school bus and osmosis jones. In an interview with james cameron, george lucas reveals what hed planed for the final three star wars films. One of george lucass many star wars sequel trilogy ideas. Nov 30, 2019 what if george lucas ideas had been used for the sequel trilogy. Episode vii to hit theaters, lucas never seems to have given up on that part of his dream. Star wars fans wouldve hated george lucas episodes 79. Episode vii to disney as part of the sale of lucasfilm, but the house of mouse opted. After coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped. The script was begun in the winter of 1973 as an expansion of the original the star wars. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star. Jan 22, 2015 it seems star wars mastermind george lucas wont have much influence over star wars. What if george lucas ideas had been used for the star wars.
You are the only person ive heard vocalize the desire for george lucas mysterious. George lucas crazy ideas for star wars episodes 79 revealed. He knew that the idea of episode 7 would make the company worth. George lucas reveals the premise of star wars episodes 7 to 9. George lucas ideas for his own star wars sequel trilogy aren. It wouldnt have the same feel or voice behind it and would feel wrong. Ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first chapter of. In 2006, george lucas believed star wars should start and. The internet has been abuzz recently thanks to a few very intriguing quotes from george lucas, addressing where the director wouldve taken the star wars saga if he had not sold lucasfilm to. Why disney didnt want george lucas star wars 7 ideas. The last jedi was apparently more like what lucas was looking for than the rise of skywalker, looper reported.
Lucas original story ideas for a trilogy that included the ninth episode of star wars had star wars hero luke skywalker living until the end of episode ix. Jan 20, 2015 george lucas reveals that the new star wars films discarded his treatments in favor of new stories, meaning the force awakens is a wholly original story. Lucas has peddled a fiction for many years that the star wars saga was planned in totality before anything was filmed, and that. How george lucas star wars 9 ended the saga completely differently.
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