Rumors: Cuaron, Pegg, and Matching the Original Trilogy Tone

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simon-peggGrain of salt, etc.

MarketSaw’s insider sources claim that Alfonso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Children of Men) and Simon Pegg are being courted for roles for the sequel trilogy. MarketSaw has had a decent track record reporting details of both Avatar and The Hobbit, so allow that to influence what you think of this rumor if you like.

Cuaron could make some sense as a director for one of the films, but Pegg’s role would be more uncertain. Perhaps he’s being considered for a role of some sort in the Abrams-directed Episode VII, but given that the screenplay isn’t even finished yet, it’ll be some time before we know whether or not he’s actually involved. That said, Pegg is a uniquely talented actor that would offer a lot to any film.

Edit: Pegg responds

So much for that. Also of note from the MarketSaw post:

The focus is on the original trilogy in regards of reverence and tone. Remember I told you before that the tone was important, well I believe they are really taking that seriously. From everything I know, they’re focusing on that directly. Remember everything has the ability to change drastically, as Star Wars right now apart from the twin trilogies is a huge blank canvas. However, the trilogies ongoing narrative will continue to focus on that particular branch, whereas the stand alone movies, will fill and expand the voids in between in multiple timelines, and have potential to then be franchised themselves in regards to the worlds they open up.

That certainly would be in line with what Mark Hamill is hoping for. A return to the more hopeful tones of the Original Trilogy and a step away from the fatalism of the Prequel Trilogy.

And again, grain of salt, exercise caution.

3 thoughts on “Rumors: Cuaron, Pegg, and Matching the Original Trilogy Tone”

  1. Oh dear, I hope that Cuaron will not be involved in the next movies. He didn’t respect the first two HP movies and their tone at all and subsequent directors had to try and fix the mess he left the series in. Cuaron had better stay away from Star Wars. *shivers just from the thought of him messing things up – again*

    Also: “Remember everything has the ability to change drastically, as Star Wars right now apart from the twin trilogies is a huge blank canvas.” Um, no? Ever heard of the Expanded Universe? I guess this could mean they are going to pretend it doesn’t exist and make their own future, relegating the EU to AU status. :/ *sigh* That is kinda expected, but disappointing nonetheless if it happens.

    • Well, Lucasfilm has already acknowledged that the Expanded Universe exists as a parallel canon. Wouldn’t surprise me. I think most EU readers are going to have to come to terms with the fact that things will be changing.

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