Live Action “Star Wars” Series Could Have a Familiar Face

March 18, 2009 by tcgames

George Lucas’ live-action “Star Wars” series could see a face familiar to fans of “a galaxy far, far away.” According to media outlets in New Zealand, actor Jay Laga’aia is in the running for a lead role in the series. Laga’aia worked Captain Gregar Typho, the head of security of Amidala in episodes I and III of the prequel trilogy.

Whether or not Laga’aia would reprise the role or take on a new one isn’t known at this time.

The series will reportedly follow the Rebel Alliance as it slowly gains strength against the the evil Empire. The newspaper also reported that the show is a basic cable TV series and that it will feature stormtroopers, but not Jedi knights or Darth Vader. Lucas is currently casting for the series.

The fact that Laga’aia may be cast suggests that Lucas is considering shooting the show somewhere in Australia or New Zealand.

The actor is currently featured on “The Legend of the Seeker.”

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