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When you think of theStar Warsfilms, George Lucas is the immediate name that comes to mind. The pioneering efforts of the genius filmmaker created a new cinematic revolution in Hollywood that is still seen as the benchmark for all aspiring sci-fi directors today.
But Lucas could well have had competition in this space if popular novelist and screenplay writer David Goyer had gone through with his original script for aStar Warsfilm. TheMan of Steelwriter who is also known for his work in other Marvel and DC films, had written a story which was to have been helmed by none other than Guillermo Del Toro, but failed to materialize.
Man Of SteelWriter Had AStar WarsScript That Did Not See The Light Of Day
Star Warsand George Lucas are two words that are synonymous with each other. The iconic filmmaker’s vision brought forth a franchise that has attained cult status today through its technically advanced narratives that were way ahead of their time.
Interestingly, apart from Lucas, an exciting original idea for aStar Warsfilm was envisioned by David Goyer who is known for his famous screenwriting efforts in Marvel and DC films likeMan of Steel, Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knighttrilogy, and theBladetrilogy of the 90s and 2000s.
In an interview in theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Goyer stunned host Josh Horowitz by revealing that he had written a script on the origins of the Jedi, which was to have been helmed by Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro. Elaborating on further details, he added,
I have an unproduced scriptment of an origins of the Jedi movie that I wrote, that took place 25,000 years before the first Star Wars film.
To put this into context based on the time period, Goyer’s narrative could have tackled the rise of the Prime Jedi who was the founder of the Jedi Order established around 25,025 BBY, and the first of his kind to ever use The Force (viaStar Wars Fandom).
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This piece of information also gives rise to some interesting speculations about who could hypothetically have played the Prime Jedi. With his towering personality as Superman and his swashbuckling swordsmanship inThe Witcher, it is difficult to look past the aura ofHenry Cavillas the ideal candidate if this project had come through.
All that’s left now is to fervently manifest this desire in a hope that the twoMan of Steelcollaborators could get to work together on this script.
This Star WarsAlternate Ending Wasn’t Approved By George Lucas
Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sithculminated the trilogy with the iconic galactic battle between Anakin Skywalker aka Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi. In the duel on the volcanic planet of Mustafar, both characters are engaged in an intense tussle before Obi-Wan Kenobi uses a devastating move to severe Darth Vader’s legs and left arm before leaving him for dead near a lava flow.
Interestingly, this scene had an alternative ending that did not make the final cut despite both stars fighting for it to be used. Prolific stunt coordinator Nick Gillard who was responsible for all the action sequences in theStar Warsfilms, revealed thatGeorge Lucasremained undeterred byEwan McGregor’sand Hayden Christensen’s insistence on using the ending.
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This culmination could have reflected an accidental defeat of Darth Vader rather than the premeditated one that was depicted. Gillard described this scene that was not meant to be, in an interview withStar Wars Theory.
Anakin just grabbed [Obi-Wan] by the throat… He’s got him and Obi’s saber is down on the ground, and Anakin says, ‘I’m sorry it has to be this way, my master,’ and actually lets [the lightsaber] go.
This ending in retrospect, could have been a poetic culmination to the master-student relationship that could have also given it a very different nuance. As it turned out, the ending that ultimately featured in the film was a fitting finale that did justice to Lucas’ vision.
Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
