but wasn’teven the top-grossing film that year. Written and directed by George Lucas, it portrays the forbidden romance between Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala.
It’s not easy to take on the role of Anakin Skywalker at eight years old. Lloyd had big shoes to fill inStar Wars: The Phantom Menace, playing the kid-version of a character who would later become the villainous Darth Vader. But while hisStar Warscredit should have made him popular wi...
George Lucas cast Neeson to play Jedi Master Qui-Gon in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Qui-Gon was responsible for serving as a mentor and trainer for young Anakin Skywalker to help him find the force. The mentor role fit like a glove with Neeson, who ...
And, lastly, Andy Serkis was a great wild card choice that came in late. It’s really unclear what role he will play, but presumed strongly by the fanbase that he will play some sort of alien or CGI-motion capture character. We shall see with Serkis, but great selection just to have ...
Regardless, even though it wasn't explained and felt rushed, it was almost as if Palpatine never left, as Diarmid plays it in the typical hammy and the overly theatrical way he did almost 40 years ago. The Rise of Skywalker has its problems, including why Palpatine is even in the movie...