Now, one original trilogy actor, Denis Lawson (Wedge Antilles) has spoken out about how he was supposed to have a much larger role in the Star Wars sequels but was unable to do so due to a scheduling conflict:
“[JJ] Abrams got in touch with me directly, which is very unusual, they don’t do that. They wanted me to do five days on the movie, but I was in a play and then directing a play, so I was just out of it, and he said I don’t think we can make this work, and I said, ‘Come on, we can do this!’ So, instead of five days I just managed one, but it was lovely to get back on the set. It was nice to step back on, it really was.”
As on article about Lawson’s recent comments noted:
…it sounds as though Lawson wasn’t made entirely aware of whatever plans Abrams had for Wedge in the film, as the point of contention was solely based on availability, but we likely could have seen the pilot earn more screen time in the aerial battle, or potentially could have seen Wedge spend more time with the Resistance celebrating their victory.
While seeing more of Antilles in the Skywalker Saga conclusion may not have changed fans’ overall opinion of the sequel trilogy, it certainly would have appeased some viewers.
A talented young rebel pilot from Corellia, Wedge Antilles survived the attack on the first Death Star to become a respected veteran of Rogue Squadron. He piloted a snowspeeder in the defense of Echo Base on Hoth, and led Red Squadron in the rebel attack on the second Death Star above Endor.
Would you like to see Wedge Antilles back in the Star Wars franchise?
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