Key Takeaways:
– David Goyer, known for Marvel and DC scripts including ‘Man of Steel,’ wrote an un-produced Star Wars script that would have been directed by Guillermo Del Toro.
– Goyer’s script explored the origin of the Jedi set 25,000 years prior to the original Star Wars films.
– The script topic implies a potential exploration of the Prime Jedi, the founder of the Jedi Order.
– Speculation suggests Henry Cavill would have been an ideal choice for the role of Prime Jedi.
– The iconic duel in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith had an alternative ending suggested by stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen but was rejected by George Lucas.
Untapped Star Wars Story by Man of Steel Writer
Known for his remarkable contributions to the cinematic universe of Marvel and DC Films, David Goyer also explored the distant galaxies of Star Wars lore. In a surprise revelation on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast, Goyer confessed to host Josh Horowitz that he had penned a script delving into the origins of the Jedi. Originally planned to be brought to life under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro; however, this project never took off.
Goyer’s Unproduced Script-a Journey into History
The discovery of an unproduced Star Wars script written by none other than Goyer provides an enticing look into what might have been. Goyer stated in the interview, “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.” This timeline implies possible exploration of the rise of the Prime Jedi, the first user of the Force, and creator of the Jedi Order.
Ideal Casting for Prime Jedi Role
Casting speculation for such an epic tale is inevitable. Given his commanding presence in ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘The Witcher,’ it’s not hard to picture the charismatic Henry Cavill embodying the role of the Prime Jedi. While this speculation remains in the realm of ‘what-ifs,’ it undoubtedly sparks curiosity and anticipation.
Alternate Ending for Iconic Star Wars Duel
In a closely related development, it has come to light that an alternate ending was conceived for the epic confrontation between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. Nick Gillard, the stunt coordinator, spoke about the original ending that was sidelined despite calls from stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to use it. This discarded ending would have portrayed Anakin’s defeat as an accident rather than the deliberate outcome presented in the final cut.
Final Thoughts
Despite George Lucas’ visionary dominance, the revelation of David Goyer’s script adds a new dimension to the Star Wars mythos. It’s clear that the possibilities for expanding this rich universe remain as boundless as the galaxies it inhabits. While an intriguing insight into what could have been comes to light, Star Wars fans can only hope for more surprising, untold stories to surface in the future.
