Samuel L. Jackson Pitches Mace Windu Return In Star Wars Film
04/13/2017 12:24 pm EDT
While many Star Wars fans have made a hobby out of bashing the prequel trilogy, it did introduce the franchise's baddest Jedi master to date. Samuel L. Jackson's turn as Mace Windu was such a fun character, and many have wondered if there was any possibility the character could return. Sure, he was killed in Revenge Of The Sith, but stranger things have happened in Star Wars.
After the success of Rogue One, Star Wars is going all-in on the idea of standalone stories, so a Mace Windu return definitely isn't out of the question. If it worked into the plans, and Jackson made himself available, there's no reason why a Windu Revival couldn't happen.
In a video appearance during Star Wars Celebration's 40th anniversary panel, the actor pushes one of those obstacles out of the way. Jackson started by thanking George Lucas for the opportunity, but then addressed Mace Windu's fate in Episode III.
"While you're all sitting there, I know you're all in my corner on this. We all know Jedi can fall form incredible heights and survive, so apparently I am not dead. Yes I have two appendages right now, but we know the long and rich history of Star Wars characters reappearing with new appendages and being stronger and better than they ever were.
"Mace Windu is awaiting his return, let's make it happen!"
To be honest, the guy does have a point. Luke Skywalker is the lead character of the entire franchise, and he's survived a severed hand and a huge fall. Why couldn't Mace Windu?
As he ended the video, Jackson seemed to make one final effort for Windu's return. He told Kathleen Kennedy, "Just say the word."
Check out the live recap of the entire Star Wars Celebration panel here.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi, from writer/director Rian Johnson, is in post-production now for a December 15, 2017 release. The film follows-up and continues the story of the next generation of the saga as Rey, Poe, Finn, and Kylo Ren find their place in the galaxy and follow the legacy of Luke Skywalker, Leia, and Han Solo. Daisy Ridley returns to star as Rey, with other returning stars John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Mayhew, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Lupita Nyong'o Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa. Benicio Del Toro and Laura Dern join the cast in as-yet-unrevealed roles.
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