It’s not easy picking a favoriteStar Warscharacter. You could go Jedi or Sith, Resistance or First Order, there are bounty hunters, creatures, droids - you name it! It’s fun to think and fantasize, but a lucky few actually get the opportunity to bring these characters to screen, like theStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerensemble includingDaisy Ridley,John Boyega,Adam Driver,Oscar Isaac,Keri Russell,Kelly Marie Tran,Naomi Ackie,Anthony Daniels,Joonas Suotamo, andBilly Dee Williams.
Come December 20th, we’re going to get the conclusion to the new trilogy of films and also the conclusion to the entire Skywalker Saga. That means wrapping up story arcs for original trilogy icons like Lando and Leia (Carrie Fisher), the new leading trio of Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren, and even some new characters first making their debut inRise of Skywalkerlike Russell’s Zorii Bliss. The creative opportunities in theStar Warsfilm franchise are limitless and while the aforementioned stars are mighty lucky to get to play in this world with the roles that they scored, we opted to have a little casting fun at theRise of Skywalkerpress day earlier this month.
If they got the opportunity to role-swap with anyone in theStar Warsfilm franchise, who would it be and why? Check out who Ridley, Boyega, Driver, Isaac, Russell, Tran, Ackie, Daniels, Suotamo and Williams all picked in the video at the top of this article. Also, why not play along yourself? If you could take over anyStar Warsrole you wanted, who would you pick and why? Drop your choices in the comments below!
And, if you’re looking for even moreStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkercontent leading up to the film’s release, boy do we have you covered. you’re able to find our full chat with directorJ.J. Abramsright here, our interview with Driverover hereand the interview with Ridleyright here. Also, if you’re a big Baby Yoda fan, you’re not going to want to missthis videoof theRise of Skywalkercast imagining Baby Yoda’s “firsts” - first birthday party, first poop - the possibilities are endless!
