Tom Hiddleston and Alex Pettyfer Talk Star Wars: Episode 7 Rumors.

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As many others both actors were rumored for a role in Star Wars: Episode 7. While Hiddleston’s rumor was more like a fan’s wish, Pettyfer was definitely considered by Lucasfilm. Even a representative of the company asked the fans what they thought about the rumor…


In an interview with Time Out London, Hiddleston was asked if the Star Wars rumors were correct.

“Well, that hasn’t happened yet. It’d be very flattering, of course. I did talk to Ewan about it once,” Hiddleston told Timeout.  “When they asked if he wanted to be Obi-Wan Kenobi he said: ‘Are you joking? Of course!’ But his experience didn’t live up to the promise. Besides, I imagine they’re looking for people who don’t have an association elsewhere. The audience need to believe in the character, rather than saying, ‘Oh look, Loki with a lightsaber!'”

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Also Alex Pettyfer talked to ComingSoon.net to address the rumors of his connection to Star Wars Episode 7.

“If I was a part of ‘Star Wars,’ I don’t know if I would speak on set,” Pettyfer told Coming Soon. “I’m more of a fanboy.”

Pettyfer added he isn’t too interested in taking on a role in the upcoming “Star Wars” films, but would be among the first to go see the film in theaters.

“Those things, it’s very weird for me, like I sometimes would prefer not to be a part of it, not in any disregard or disrespect, just because I’m such a lover of film — to watch something like that is much more enjoyable for me,” 


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11 thoughts on “Tom Hiddleston and Alex Pettyfer Talk Star Wars: Episode 7 Rumors.

  • February 16, 2014 at 9:26 am
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    I wonder what we will discuss when the full cast is released?

    (we will probably dive right into the plot & the new characters)

    Do you guys think they will reveal the cast before/when filming, or will they try to keep it secret even during & after filming??? I hope not, but if they confirm all the expected returns like the big 3 & the droids etc. it will take away a lot of focus from new characters they want to keep secret & to be honest i don´t want to know to much about the new characters, but as much as possible about the old familiar ones

    • February 16, 2014 at 12:41 pm
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      I think they’d be pretty stupid to attempt to keep any major casting decisions once filming has begun. They’re going to want to announce thing themselves at the last possible moment, before they find out that it’s been leaked on the internet. For example, rumours of Michael Arndt’s involvement were circling around the internet on one day, and then it was the next day that Lucasfilm announced it. I’m betting they didn’t want to do that, but they just had to do it so that the official announcment was brought out before people heard about it via the rumour. And going back to the casting secrets once filming starts, Kathleen Kennedy has said before;-
      “If we’re shooting anything outside it’s almost impossible to not have things end up on the internet, so my feeling is we need to embrace that, especially with the fans around something like star wars. You need to recognise that they are important to the process and acknowledge that there are things you’re going to want to make sure they get to know.”
      And knowing that JJ has said filming starts in May, I am pretty certain at this point that we’ll know our cast in a maximum of the 3 months time left, (well the principle cast at least). Very exciting time to be a star wars fan right now.

    • February 16, 2014 at 2:07 pm
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      indeed it is exciting times 🙂 it would be impossible to keep the famous actors involvment secret as soon as the film starts shooting, so the long wait is soon over… wohooo, but i don´t think they will reveal everyone at the same time (except maybe the big 3) they NEED to be confirmed at the same time

    • February 16, 2014 at 2:17 pm
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      I just hope JJ Abrans not equal destroy Coruscant did not bring with Vulcan and dart vader palpatine or clones

    • February 16, 2014 at 4:26 pm
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      Oh you can bet on it. Remember, Coruscant is from the prequel trilogy and Abrams will do anything to make the diehard OT fans happy.

    • February 17, 2014 at 2:01 pm
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      I would also add that JJ himself said he wouldn’t be as secretive this time as he felt it hurt the last Star Trek. He just wants to keep plot details secret. So I expect set pictures, droids, casting etc are fair game.

  • February 16, 2014 at 3:22 pm
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    “But his experience didn’t live up to the promise.”

    A glimpse into McGregor’s true opinion of the prequels.

  • February 16, 2014 at 3:36 pm
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    I was thinking the same thing Kane. Mcgregor was easily one of the best parts of the prequels, and you’d be hard pressed to find those who disagree on that point, but I’m sure as time went on, he realized his experience was far different from what he was expecting. Many actors have said George Lucas really isn’t a great director, especially for the actors.

    • February 16, 2014 at 4:58 pm
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      but he did like working with Hayden Christensen though 😀 also: when working with greenscrene the actors never know what will be until the final result comes. & yes, Ewan was easily the best part

  • February 16, 2014 at 6:20 pm
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    “No parrots were involved in an accident on the M1 today when a lorry carrying high-octane fuel was in collision with a bollard. That’s a bollard and not a parrot. A spokesman for parrots said he was glad no parrots were involved.”

  • February 16, 2014 at 9:54 pm
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    Of course they can’t talk about it if they are in it. Why is knowing something that we will certainly know before it gets into theaters, so much more important than people’s livelihood and reputation? I don’t know why people ask actors anymore.

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