Jeff Probst recently announced that Season 50 of Survivor will be returning players, but that was not much surprise to anybody. We had a feeling they'd have to do something special for Survivor's 50th season. And it will not come too soon, as it's been since Season 40 that we had a season with multiple returning players. That is the longest such stretch in Survivor history without multiple returning players.
So after this announcement, a lot of speculation has happened among Survivor fans as to what kind of cast it will be. There are a few different ways they could go with this, and I'm going to rank them 10 to 1 based on how well each theme would work out and be received by the Survivor fanbase as a whole. Keep in mind Jeff did not explicitly state that it would be all returning players, so there are a couple of previously used themes potentially in play. Here are the possible themes ranked:
10. First Boots
What's so special about first boots? I have no idea. Could they even get 18 or 20 of them? Are there really 18 or 20 first boots we want to see again? I don't think there are. There are certainly a handful, such as Zane, Jelinsky, Zach Wurtenberger, and possibly even Francesca, but the list grows short after that.
9. Fans vs. Favorites 3
Yes, they could do a Fans vs. Favorites 3, which would only be 1/2 returnee players. I highly doubt they will do this since fans want to see a full returning players season, and this would definitely enrage the fanbase a bit.
8. Blood vs. Water 3
Again, it would only be 1/2 of the cast, but we could see 10 new-ish era players with their loved ones. I highly doubt they'll do this again, but Jeff does love this theme, I know that. Again, Jeff did not explicitly say it would be all returning players.
7. Regular All-Stars Type Season
Like All-Stars in Season 8 or Game Changers in Season 34, this would be a regular cast of All-Stars, with winners allowed and no clear theme for the division of the tribes. One small negative I see to this is it would allow the showrunners to have three tribes of six (AGAIN), which has become a New Era staple. But also, this theme would be so bland and generic, and while any returning player season would be fun, not having any kind of theme would instantly make it a bit lame.
6. Rivals
A Rivals-type season has been long-talked about, but never happened. So it would be like Blood vs. Water, but the opposite, I guess. 10 players and 10 of their rivals. Domenick and Chris Noble? Shan and Ricard? Katurah and Bruce? Liz and Q? There are a few ideas. The issue would be casting them so there are even number of men and women. But I like this idea a lot, because I bet there'd be a lot of drama and there'd likely be a rival pairing or two that would actually want to work together, since no one would expect them to. But Rivals seems like a bit of a kind of lamer season, so it's here at number 6.
5. New Era vs. Old Era
I don't think it'd be called this (New School vs. Old School? Battle of the Ages/Eras?), but this is one I could see happening that wouldn't excite the fanbase too much, but maybe enough to keep the ratings up. They'd have to settle on a demarcation point as to what constitutes a new era and what constitutes an old era player. My suggestion is Season 25 as the demarcation point, since that'd be halfway at this point. But I do see the issue with trying to find 8-10 old era players that would be willing and able to keep up with the new era players. They key being if they're able to. Not many would. Alternatively, they could make this a three-tribe format, with 6 old era players (1-19), 6 "middle" era players (21-39), and 6 New Era players (41-49). But again, I'd worry about the old era players keeping up.
4. Outwit vs. Outplay vs. Outlast
What would be a good way to culminate 50 seasons of Survivor? By having six players that have excelled in outwitting, six players who excelled in outplaying, and six players who excelled in outlasting others. Again, this would be another three tribe, six player start, but I would be okay with this one. It would be interesting to see who would be on which tribe. I would worry about the Outplay tribe possibly dominating challenges, but that's where they'd have to cast a couple of players who excelled more in finding idols rather than challenges. One thing I'd say about this season's cast: No losing finalists. If they truly excelled at "out"-whatevering, then they would've won their season.
3. Heroes vs. Villains 2
I'm a huge fan of this theme, and I think the fanbase as a whole would really like it. However, the line between hero and villain has certainly gotten blurred over the years in the game of Survivor. Maybe they could do Heroes vs. Villains vs. Anti-Heroes? That would be a bit easier for them to cast for. Either way, the theme of good vs. evil is always entertaining. A good story has a good villian to root against and a good hero to root for.
2. Legends vs. Rising Stars
This is a theme I'm putting forth, and I think it would work. First off, a tribe of legends. Who wouldn't want that? No restrictions on how much they've played or if they've won or not. Just 8-10 legends of the game--some of the biggest names in Survivor history. We certainly have plenty of those. Then, on the other tribe, you have 8-10 up-and-comers. Rising stars, if you will. These would be players who made a big name for themselves their first time playing and are determined to do so again. It would be like having a baseball game of future Hall of Famers against future All-Stars. Wouldn't that be fun to watch?
1. Second Chances 2
Let the fans decide again. Why not? There are a lot of ways to run the voting, and who wouldn't love to have a say in the cast again? Potential players could run campaigns, trying to establish trending hashtags for their support. The previous time we had the fans vote, social media was not the thing it is today. Yes, this would only be players who have played once before, but that's fine--we've got plenty of those. I do worry that the showrunners/producers would find a way to force a minimum number of New Era (41+) players in the game, but even if that happened, there are plenty of those who we'd love to see again as well. Also, I must add, it'd be hard to enforce the diversity mandate. They couldn't split them up into whites vs. minorities. But I'm sure they could find a way. Perhaps fans could pick their favorites from a list of 100, and the producers choose from there. Just an idea.
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Friday, May 3, 2024
Ranking the Potential Type of Returnee Season for Survivor Season 50
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
YouTubers Who I Used to Watch (and miss)
One of my favorite forms of entertainment is YouTube. You can watch almost anything on there. I've been a viewer and subscriber of some of their content creators for close to 12 years, and I have seen many different YouTube channels rise and fall. Here I am going to list some YouTubers that I may still be subscribed to, but they no longer upload like they used to. Basically, these are the YouTube channels I miss getting new content on. I'll also throw in my favorite YouTube video of theirs.
The Microwave Show/Jogwheel/Jonathan Paula/Movie Night
The one I think I miss most is the combination of channels put together by Jonathan Paula. At one point, he was doing the Microwave Show, "Is it a Good Idea to Microwave This?", he did his own content, reviewing tech and shared his thoughts on current events in "The World According to Jon", AND he did his show "Movie Night" in which he reviewed films. The Microwave Show was awesome. He and his buddies Jory and Riley would microwave various objects to see the results. My personal favorite was the Airbag episode. They stopped doing the show about a decade(!) ago, and then Jon kept doing solo projects. However, in recent years, Jon has basically stopped releasing new content and focused more on his family. He got an actual job working Mondays through Fridays, and he has two daughters now. I am still friends with him on Facebook and follow him on Instagram. Perhaps someday he'll get back to releasing tech reviews and more consistent "Movie Night" episodes, but I doubt it. He still releases his annual Oscar Movie reviews in February, at the very least.
Favorite video: "Is it a Good Idea to Microwave an Airbag?"
Barats and Bereta
Barats and Bereta were a comedy duo formed by Luke Barats and Joe Bereta. They met at college, Gonzaga University, and started making videos while in school there. They kept uploading content after graduating and their content exploded. They did some great sketch comedy videos, such as "Mother's Day", "God's Facebook", and "Cubicle War". Basically, they were Smosh before Smosh. They were Rhett and Link before Rhett and Link. They unfortunately went their separate ways years ago. Joe joined SourceFed on YouTube, although I've never been a big fan of that channel. Luke hasn't done any solo projects or joined anyone. I just wish they'd get back together and release new content. At least their channel is still up with all of their old content, which I watch every few years or so.
Favorite Video: "Douche Off"
Pranksist Productions
I discovered these guys after Jack Vale held a prank contest on his channel, and I don't remember if these guys won, but they definitely were finalists. I don't even remember the two guys' names, but they were the absolute best pranksters. My favorite videos were when they randomly screamed in elevators at their school, and had to come up with some elaborate lie as to why they were screaming. I remember they're from Indiana; one with long, dark, curly hair and the other with blonde hair. Their screaming pranks may have induced some of my hardest laughs ever. The dark haired guy had a high-pitched scream which was hilarious.
Favorite Video: "Elevator Screaming"
Magic of Rahat
I don't know why Rahat stopped making videos, because at the time he stopped his channel was doing well (and seemed to be on the rise). But his most famous videos were going through drive-thru's of various fast food restaurants and pranking them by being a robot, Elmo, or other character. He was also good at changing his voice to match his character. But most notably, his best work was his design of the characters and ways he would prank people. He'd have to design a way for the costume to work and look realistic while still being able to drive in it. On one of his videos he designed the seat of his car to go around him, so it looked like no one was driving. Some of the reactions of the fast food employees were just priceless, and if anyone's looking for a laugh, I highly recommend watching one of his drive-thru videos (or better yet, all of them).
Favorite Video: "Drive Thru Robot Driver Prank"
Jaboody Dubs
Now they still upload content, but I miss when they would dub over infomercials. They have a "Sticky Buddy" infomercial dubbing that has over 27 million views. I think they must have run out of infomercials to dub over, because that content was gold. My favorite was the "Orange Glo" dub, I think. I can still watch these over and still laugh at them, even though I know all of the jokes they make. They did curse a lot, but that's what made them so funny, because you wouldn't expect the infomercial hosts themselves to curse. They were the best at impersonating Billy Mays, RIP. Now they do video games and talk about various things. Not as entertaining, IMO.
Favorite video: "Orange Glo Dub"
Kipkay
He still uploads content as well, but not as much as he used to. He used to show a lot of hacks and how-to's, then he went on to reviewing tech gadgets. Still enjoyable, but that's not how he gained his subscribers. My favorite part was when doing these hacks and how-to's, his cats would make an appearance and sometimes play with whatever he was working on at the time. He's very tech savvy, and there are a ton of things he's crafted that I'd love to own.
Favorite Video: "World's Loudest Alarm Clock"
The Microwave Show/Jogwheel/Jonathan Paula/Movie Night
The one I think I miss most is the combination of channels put together by Jonathan Paula. At one point, he was doing the Microwave Show, "Is it a Good Idea to Microwave This?", he did his own content, reviewing tech and shared his thoughts on current events in "The World According to Jon", AND he did his show "Movie Night" in which he reviewed films. The Microwave Show was awesome. He and his buddies Jory and Riley would microwave various objects to see the results. My personal favorite was the Airbag episode. They stopped doing the show about a decade(!) ago, and then Jon kept doing solo projects. However, in recent years, Jon has basically stopped releasing new content and focused more on his family. He got an actual job working Mondays through Fridays, and he has two daughters now. I am still friends with him on Facebook and follow him on Instagram. Perhaps someday he'll get back to releasing tech reviews and more consistent "Movie Night" episodes, but I doubt it. He still releases his annual Oscar Movie reviews in February, at the very least.
Favorite video: "Is it a Good Idea to Microwave an Airbag?"
Barats and Bereta
Barats and Bereta were a comedy duo formed by Luke Barats and Joe Bereta. They met at college, Gonzaga University, and started making videos while in school there. They kept uploading content after graduating and their content exploded. They did some great sketch comedy videos, such as "Mother's Day", "God's Facebook", and "Cubicle War". Basically, they were Smosh before Smosh. They were Rhett and Link before Rhett and Link. They unfortunately went their separate ways years ago. Joe joined SourceFed on YouTube, although I've never been a big fan of that channel. Luke hasn't done any solo projects or joined anyone. I just wish they'd get back together and release new content. At least their channel is still up with all of their old content, which I watch every few years or so.
Favorite Video: "Douche Off"
Pranksist Productions
I discovered these guys after Jack Vale held a prank contest on his channel, and I don't remember if these guys won, but they definitely were finalists. I don't even remember the two guys' names, but they were the absolute best pranksters. My favorite videos were when they randomly screamed in elevators at their school, and had to come up with some elaborate lie as to why they were screaming. I remember they're from Indiana; one with long, dark, curly hair and the other with blonde hair. Their screaming pranks may have induced some of my hardest laughs ever. The dark haired guy had a high-pitched scream which was hilarious.
Favorite Video: "Elevator Screaming"
Magic of Rahat
I don't know why Rahat stopped making videos, because at the time he stopped his channel was doing well (and seemed to be on the rise). But his most famous videos were going through drive-thru's of various fast food restaurants and pranking them by being a robot, Elmo, or other character. He was also good at changing his voice to match his character. But most notably, his best work was his design of the characters and ways he would prank people. He'd have to design a way for the costume to work and look realistic while still being able to drive in it. On one of his videos he designed the seat of his car to go around him, so it looked like no one was driving. Some of the reactions of the fast food employees were just priceless, and if anyone's looking for a laugh, I highly recommend watching one of his drive-thru videos (or better yet, all of them).
Favorite Video: "Drive Thru Robot Driver Prank"
Jaboody Dubs
Now they still upload content, but I miss when they would dub over infomercials. They have a "Sticky Buddy" infomercial dubbing that has over 27 million views. I think they must have run out of infomercials to dub over, because that content was gold. My favorite was the "Orange Glo" dub, I think. I can still watch these over and still laugh at them, even though I know all of the jokes they make. They did curse a lot, but that's what made them so funny, because you wouldn't expect the infomercial hosts themselves to curse. They were the best at impersonating Billy Mays, RIP. Now they do video games and talk about various things. Not as entertaining, IMO.
Favorite video: "Orange Glo Dub"
Kipkay
He still uploads content as well, but not as much as he used to. He used to show a lot of hacks and how-to's, then he went on to reviewing tech gadgets. Still enjoyable, but that's not how he gained his subscribers. My favorite part was when doing these hacks and how-to's, his cats would make an appearance and sometimes play with whatever he was working on at the time. He's very tech savvy, and there are a ton of things he's crafted that I'd love to own.
Favorite Video: "World's Loudest Alarm Clock"
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Top Ten Star Wars Movie Ideas (with pictures!)
With Disney's acquisition of Star Wars in 2012, they finally allowed us to see non-episodic Star Wars films. There have been two so far: Rogue One and Solo: A Star Wars Story. Many consider Rogue One to be the best written film since the Original Trilogy, and many consider Solo to be underrated, myself included. Solo suffered at the box office, not because it was a bad film, but because it was released less than 6 months after The Last Jedi and many were suffering from "Star Wars fatigue". If there was a film released every 6 months, you wouldn't really look forward to them as much, would you? It seems as though the poor box office results of Solo have scared Disney from making more spin-off films. But we know they'll get back to it, and we'll have one 2-5 years after Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker is out. So, here are my Top 10 Ideas (ranked) for Star Wars films they could make. I ranked them mainly based on how likely they are to be made, but also I factored in a little bit of how much I'd want them to be made as well. Keep in mind I did my best to come up with titles. Also, I really had to focus on films that have at least a small shot of happening some day. So there won't be any films with Darth Vader as the main character, unfortunately.
10. Qui-Gon Jinn: A Bigger Fish Story
Qui-Gon Jinn is a beloved Star Wars character. If you remember in Ep. II, Count Dooku revealed to us he was Qui-Gon's master. I would love to see their relationship and Qui-Gon's training. We could see hints of Dooku's fall to the dark side. Obviously, two new actors would have to play them (RIP Christopher Lee). My ideas are Colin Farrell for Dooku and Tom Holland for Qui-Gon. Would Star Wars fans still go for this? Meh, but I know I would. Also, the title is a joke (mostly), but I just could not resist.
9. Star Wars: The Formation of the Alliance
I could see a film set between Ep. III and IV revolving around the formation of the Rebel Alliance. I mean, technically we saw the very beginnings of it in the Episode III deleted scene, but this could greatly expand upon that. It would have another chance to feature Darth Vader (who wouldn't want that?). And it could show the very first conflicts between the Alliance and the Empire. One reason I want this to happen (and soon) is I think Millie Bobby Brown would make a really great young Princess Leia. But they would have to make the movie soon before she gets too old. Otherwise they'd have to have a casting call and audition hundreds of young actresses. Also, if they could make this soon they could recast Jimmy Smits in the role of Senator Bail Organa.
8. Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the New Order
Now I know I've heard after Episode IX, Star Wars will forever be done with the Skywalker saga. I don't think that's entirely true. I mean, they'll be done with the story of the Skywalkers after IX, with Luke dead and Kylo Ren either dead or redeemed (probably). However, I think they still could make a film between Episodes VI and VII about Luke starting the New Jedi Order and how it fell after he lost his nephew, Ben Solo. The reason I think this COULD be possible is because there is a decent and well-known actor named Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes in the MCU) who looks SO much like Mark Hamill. It's crazy. Hamill and Stan are even aware of it. And I'm pretty darn sure Mark Hamill would be happy with Stan playing Luke. The problem being of course is if Stan wanted to do it and if he could pull it off.
7. Windu: A Star Wars Story
In order to have a film centered around a certain character, that character has to be two things: One, he has to be human (Sorry Yoda, Chewbacca, and R2/Threepio), and two, he has to be good/light side. The audience has to be able to relate to the main character. So with that in mind, one of the few characters that fits this that isn't a Skywalker is Mace Windu. And Star Wars would greatly benefit from a film centered around a black character, as it could draw a lot of African-American people into the Star Wars films. It could maybe even be the "Black Panther" of Star Wars films. Also, I'd love to see Mace as a young Jedi, learning from his master, Cyslin Myr. Any tough female actress could play Cyslin, perhaps Danai Gurira. As for Mace, I'd like to see Corey Hawkins in the role (24, Straight Outta Compton, The Walking Dead).
6. Star Wars: A Jedi's Path I would love to see a Star Wars film about a new character, but with a familiar setting. This film would follow a Jedi and her path through training and fighting in the Clone Wars. And I think it should be a female Jedi because there aren't enough female heroines in Star Wars. The film would have a sad ending more than likely, as nearly all of the Jedi were wiped out in the great Jedi purge of Order 66. Maybe she could survive at the end and live as an outcast (but would obviously lose her master). But to see parts of Episodes II and III from someone else's perspective could be really cool. If this film is done soon enough, a lot of the same actors could be used in the roles they had (Samuel L. Jackson, Ian McDiarmid). Honestly, if they cast a well-known or up and coming actress and they market it well enough, this could be one of the biggest Star Wars spin-off films, perhaps the "Wonder Woman" of Star Wars spin-off films.
5. Dash Rendar: A Smuggler's Story
The debate rages on about what is considered Star Wars canon and what is not. I think ultimately Disney will need to decide if they want to "borrow" characters and character traits from what they call "Legends". As I was thinking of EU/Legend characters, Dash Rendar came to me. He is actually considered canon now because he was mentioned in a canonized Star Wars book (Solo: A Star Wars Story: Tales from Vandor). Does that mean they'll make a film about him? No. But imagine if they did, and borrowed from "Shadows of the Empire". If they could recreate anything from that, it would bring so many of us right back to our childhoods. And Dash could be played by any actor deserving of the part as his appearance has not been canonized in any way. Personally, I'd like Charlie Cox (Daredevil) for the role, as he screen tested for Han Solo in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" but didn't get the part.
4. The Adventures of Poe Dameron
Poe Dameron is a fan favorite character. We know Disney will be fond of the Sequel Trilogy after "Rise of Skywalker" has been out and might want to spin off from it with one of the sequel trilogy characters. It comes down to Finn and Poe, and I pick Poe. We could hopefully see him as a teen growing up and learning how to pilot, and see him right before the events of "The Force Awakens" and see what lead to him being on Jakku and how well he knew Lor San Tekka. And we could see him after "Rise of Skywalker" and see if he has a partner and/or kids. He might be leading the Resistance at this point, but could still have some action. We'd have to have BB-8 of course. And this is the first film on here that wouldn't have to be recast as Oscar Isaac could still play the role. The only additional casting for Poe they might do is for a younger version of him. I don't see this as a huge box office hit, and may end up being a TV show instead (Poe is featured on Star Wars Resistance).
3. FETT
I think a movie about Boba Fett is possible, despite what I said earlier in the Mace Windu movie about the protagonist having to be good and light-sided. Boba is a very complex character, more morally gray than anything. It could even be set after the events of Episodes IV or V (or between III and IV). And I would love them to show Fett escaping from the sarlaac pit; maybe even show him fighting it. In order to draw in fans, they'd have to cast a bigger name than Daniel Logan. The problem is that Boba is an unaltered clone of Jango Fett, meaning as an adult he would look just like Temuera Morrison. However, the writers could come up with a clever tactic as to why he doesn't look exactly like him; something like the cloning process wasn't perfect. Therefore, my choice for Boba would be Toby Sebastian (Game of Thrones). He looks the part and has a leading man kind of appearance.
2. Star Wars: The Old Republic
Ever since the Knights of the Old Republic video game, I've wanted a movie set around the era of the Old Republic. Specifically, I would want it centered around Darth Revan, Bastila, and Carth. With Disney's acquisition of Star Wars that story lost it's canonization, but they could still make a film with a lot of the same elements (and could borrow some characters, too). It would be very cool to see some characters here and there from KOTOR that us players of the game could pick up on in the film. The biggest downside to this is that it would be the first film (unless one comes out before it) that isn't set anywhere close to the lives of likable characters such as Yoda, C-3PO and R2D2. It would feel a lot different and not having a single recognizable character could hurt the film at the box office by dissuading a lot of the casual fans from seeing it.
1. Star Wars: Obi-Wan
Fans have been clamoring for an Obi-Wan film for years. It would be set between episodes III and IV, and we'd see Obi-Wan on Tattooine looking after Luke. Ewan McGregor is more than ready and willing to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. His character is beloved throughout the Star Wars fandom. One problem with this I see is writing out a plot that is worthy of a solo film but also doesn't contradict Episode IV. Remember, the Empire was still unaware of his presence in Ep. IV. So who would he fight? We know he fights and kills Maul for good thanks to Star Wars Rebels, but who else? My only thought is the criminal organization revealed in Solo called "Crimson Dawn". Could be a way to tie up Solo to this. Also, there's only so much you can do on a desert planet, he'd almost have to leave Tatooine so that the entire film is not set there. He could meet up with Yoda on Dagobah and get some advice, and we could see part of how you become a Force ghost and become one with the Force.
There is my list of the Top Ten Star Wars Movie Ideas. I'd be willing to bet money at least one of these (if not more) becomes a film some day. If indeed that does happen, I will probably come back here and add my comments to the film that actually got made. Honestly, I'd love it if ANY of these got made. It's really a shame Disney handicapped itself by declaring Expanded Universe material as non-canon, but as I said earlier, that doesn't mean those characters can not or did not exist. Also, if on the very off chance that any Disney/Lucasfilm executive happens to be reading this, please consider making the films on this list, especially the ones towards the end! Also name me lead screenwriter (lol just kidding... or am I?)
Qui-Gon Jinn is a beloved Star Wars character. If you remember in Ep. II, Count Dooku revealed to us he was Qui-Gon's master. I would love to see their relationship and Qui-Gon's training. We could see hints of Dooku's fall to the dark side. Obviously, two new actors would have to play them (RIP Christopher Lee). My ideas are Colin Farrell for Dooku and Tom Holland for Qui-Gon. Would Star Wars fans still go for this? Meh, but I know I would. Also, the title is a joke (mostly), but I just could not resist.
I could see a film set between Ep. III and IV revolving around the formation of the Rebel Alliance. I mean, technically we saw the very beginnings of it in the Episode III deleted scene, but this could greatly expand upon that. It would have another chance to feature Darth Vader (who wouldn't want that?). And it could show the very first conflicts between the Alliance and the Empire. One reason I want this to happen (and soon) is I think Millie Bobby Brown would make a really great young Princess Leia. But they would have to make the movie soon before she gets too old. Otherwise they'd have to have a casting call and audition hundreds of young actresses. Also, if they could make this soon they could recast Jimmy Smits in the role of Senator Bail Organa.
8. Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the New OrderNow I know I've heard after Episode IX, Star Wars will forever be done with the Skywalker saga. I don't think that's entirely true. I mean, they'll be done with the story of the Skywalkers after IX, with Luke dead and Kylo Ren either dead or redeemed (probably). However, I think they still could make a film between Episodes VI and VII about Luke starting the New Jedi Order and how it fell after he lost his nephew, Ben Solo. The reason I think this COULD be possible is because there is a decent and well-known actor named Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes in the MCU) who looks SO much like Mark Hamill. It's crazy. Hamill and Stan are even aware of it. And I'm pretty darn sure Mark Hamill would be happy with Stan playing Luke. The problem being of course is if Stan wanted to do it and if he could pull it off.
7. Windu: A Star Wars Story
In order to have a film centered around a certain character, that character has to be two things: One, he has to be human (Sorry Yoda, Chewbacca, and R2/Threepio), and two, he has to be good/light side. The audience has to be able to relate to the main character. So with that in mind, one of the few characters that fits this that isn't a Skywalker is Mace Windu. And Star Wars would greatly benefit from a film centered around a black character, as it could draw a lot of African-American people into the Star Wars films. It could maybe even be the "Black Panther" of Star Wars films. Also, I'd love to see Mace as a young Jedi, learning from his master, Cyslin Myr. Any tough female actress could play Cyslin, perhaps Danai Gurira. As for Mace, I'd like to see Corey Hawkins in the role (24, Straight Outta Compton, The Walking Dead).
6. Star Wars: A Jedi's Path I would love to see a Star Wars film about a new character, but with a familiar setting. This film would follow a Jedi and her path through training and fighting in the Clone Wars. And I think it should be a female Jedi because there aren't enough female heroines in Star Wars. The film would have a sad ending more than likely, as nearly all of the Jedi were wiped out in the great Jedi purge of Order 66. Maybe she could survive at the end and live as an outcast (but would obviously lose her master). But to see parts of Episodes II and III from someone else's perspective could be really cool. If this film is done soon enough, a lot of the same actors could be used in the roles they had (Samuel L. Jackson, Ian McDiarmid). Honestly, if they cast a well-known or up and coming actress and they market it well enough, this could be one of the biggest Star Wars spin-off films, perhaps the "Wonder Woman" of Star Wars spin-off films.
5. Dash Rendar: A Smuggler's Story
4. The Adventures of Poe Dameron
Poe Dameron is a fan favorite character. We know Disney will be fond of the Sequel Trilogy after "Rise of Skywalker" has been out and might want to spin off from it with one of the sequel trilogy characters. It comes down to Finn and Poe, and I pick Poe. We could hopefully see him as a teen growing up and learning how to pilot, and see him right before the events of "The Force Awakens" and see what lead to him being on Jakku and how well he knew Lor San Tekka. And we could see him after "Rise of Skywalker" and see if he has a partner and/or kids. He might be leading the Resistance at this point, but could still have some action. We'd have to have BB-8 of course. And this is the first film on here that wouldn't have to be recast as Oscar Isaac could still play the role. The only additional casting for Poe they might do is for a younger version of him. I don't see this as a huge box office hit, and may end up being a TV show instead (Poe is featured on Star Wars Resistance).
3. FETTI think a movie about Boba Fett is possible, despite what I said earlier in the Mace Windu movie about the protagonist having to be good and light-sided. Boba is a very complex character, more morally gray than anything. It could even be set after the events of Episodes IV or V (or between III and IV). And I would love them to show Fett escaping from the sarlaac pit; maybe even show him fighting it. In order to draw in fans, they'd have to cast a bigger name than Daniel Logan. The problem is that Boba is an unaltered clone of Jango Fett, meaning as an adult he would look just like Temuera Morrison. However, the writers could come up with a clever tactic as to why he doesn't look exactly like him; something like the cloning process wasn't perfect. Therefore, my choice for Boba would be Toby Sebastian (Game of Thrones). He looks the part and has a leading man kind of appearance.
2. Star Wars: The Old RepublicEver since the Knights of the Old Republic video game, I've wanted a movie set around the era of the Old Republic. Specifically, I would want it centered around Darth Revan, Bastila, and Carth. With Disney's acquisition of Star Wars that story lost it's canonization, but they could still make a film with a lot of the same elements (and could borrow some characters, too). It would be very cool to see some characters here and there from KOTOR that us players of the game could pick up on in the film. The biggest downside to this is that it would be the first film (unless one comes out before it) that isn't set anywhere close to the lives of likable characters such as Yoda, C-3PO and R2D2. It would feel a lot different and not having a single recognizable character could hurt the film at the box office by dissuading a lot of the casual fans from seeing it.
Fans have been clamoring for an Obi-Wan film for years. It would be set between episodes III and IV, and we'd see Obi-Wan on Tattooine looking after Luke. Ewan McGregor is more than ready and willing to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. His character is beloved throughout the Star Wars fandom. One problem with this I see is writing out a plot that is worthy of a solo film but also doesn't contradict Episode IV. Remember, the Empire was still unaware of his presence in Ep. IV. So who would he fight? We know he fights and kills Maul for good thanks to Star Wars Rebels, but who else? My only thought is the criminal organization revealed in Solo called "Crimson Dawn". Could be a way to tie up Solo to this. Also, there's only so much you can do on a desert planet, he'd almost have to leave Tatooine so that the entire film is not set there. He could meet up with Yoda on Dagobah and get some advice, and we could see part of how you become a Force ghost and become one with the Force.
There is my list of the Top Ten Star Wars Movie Ideas. I'd be willing to bet money at least one of these (if not more) becomes a film some day. If indeed that does happen, I will probably come back here and add my comments to the film that actually got made. Honestly, I'd love it if ANY of these got made. It's really a shame Disney handicapped itself by declaring Expanded Universe material as non-canon, but as I said earlier, that doesn't mean those characters can not or did not exist. Also, if on the very off chance that any Disney/Lucasfilm executive happens to be reading this, please consider making the films on this list, especially the ones towards the end! Also name me lead screenwriter (lol just kidding... or am I?)
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