A Live-Action STAR WARS Show Is Today's Hot New Rumor

A Live-Action STAR WARS Show Is Today's Hot New Rumor

"A galaxy far, far away..." may soon be coming to a television screen near you. A live-action Star Wars television show is reportedly in development. Read on for details on how the show would potentially look to match the high-level production values of the new Star Wars trilogy.

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By MarkJulian - Mar 24, 2015 01:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars

According to Cinelinx via /Film, a live-action Star Wars television show is secretly in development which will use the same sets constructed at Pinewood Studios in London.  Reportedly, the show is in a holding pattern until the new Star Wars trilogy and the Star Wars spinoff films are all mapped out.  The television show would then shoot between films, when Pinewood and the Star Wars sets were available.  This plan is sounds fairly similar to Ron Howard's plan for a live-action adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower book series.  

This would not be the first time a live-action Star Wars TV show was in the development stage.  Prior to Disney's acquisition of LucasFilm, George Lucas tried in vain to get a live-action Star Wars television program of the ground to no avail.  Following Disney's purchase, ABC (owned by Disney) president Paul Lee stated that a Star Wars television program would be something the network would definitely consider.  Perhaps those considerations are close to approaching a tangible reality?  Consider this a rumor for now but expect the many Hollywood trade scoopers to begin investigations to confirm or debunk without delay.  

 

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ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 3/24/2015, 1:17 PM
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 3/24/2015, 1:18 PM
I hope this is true
FrankieDedo
FrankieDedo - 3/24/2015, 1:20 PM
Shit. You can't put "live-action adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower" in a sentence without preparing us. Even if it doesn't mean anything, geez, i almost had an heart attack.
Nick56
Nick56 - 3/24/2015, 1:32 PM
No thanks!
Nickk
Nickk - 3/24/2015, 1:32 PM
oh yes but not gonna happy but still oh yes! @Gusto can you send me some nudes for my friend shes 87 could use a Sexy Mate in her life
Joementum
Joementum - 3/24/2015, 1:35 PM
???

I thought that was always the plan.
Joementum
Joementum - 3/24/2015, 1:36 PM
Star Wars: Agents of the Rebellion
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 3/24/2015, 1:37 PM
I've always wanted to see a live action Star Wars show. I dont think this would've worked in the 80's. It might have been too much like Star Trek. The effects might not have been so good. With the way technology is, now would be a good time for a show like this,
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 3/24/2015, 1:37 PM
I was so excited about the other show years ago. Remember when Lucas said it was just too ambitious and expensive for tv. Has that changed now? Hmm....
Mothchild
Mothchild - 3/24/2015, 1:38 PM
yes please
Joementum
Joementum - 3/24/2015, 1:42 PM
DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 3/24/2015, 1:43 PM
Huh.

Not sure how I feel about this.

But I like the fact that they are concerned with matching the production value of the show with the movies. If it looks good, and they've got GOOD stories, I'd be down with it!

SuperCat
SuperCat - 3/24/2015, 1:43 PM
<<<<<<<<<<

Do that sh*t!
marcvader1
marcvader1 - 3/24/2015, 1:44 PM
Cool. We'll have a Star Wars and Marvel block.
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx - 3/24/2015, 1:44 PM
I'm getting enough of a Star-Wars fix with the spin-offs. Too Much Star-Wars!!!
Kurban
Kurban - 3/24/2015, 1:44 PM
@MexicanSuperman

Do what they did originally. Use Lucas' concepts, but have someone who actually knows how to write human beings do the script itself.
Joementum
Joementum - 3/24/2015, 1:46 PM
Watch or Die
DallasAvenger
DallasAvenger - 3/24/2015, 1:46 PM
Sounds amazing. I just theorized the other day after the announcement of Rogue One and the Episode 8 release date that this wasn't far down the pipeline and I'd love to see it. A companion to AoS on Tuesday would be great but naturally any night I'll watch religiously.
thatcoldblackcloud
thatcoldblackcloud - 3/24/2015, 1:48 PM
I don't see why this couldn't happen. The SFX on that show would be minimum, aside from spiffy sets, of course. That would make it a not-so-expensive show and viable to be put on the small screen
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 3/24/2015, 1:48 PM
I don't mind Star Wars shows or spin off films as long as they are good.

Clone Wars (both of them) were awesome and I hated on Rebels when it was announced but it turned out great!

I just hope there's a Old Republic film or show in the works.
McGee
McGee - 3/24/2015, 1:48 PM
God damn it! I clicked on this article because the headline had the words Hot and Action! False advertising! Click bait! Shenanigans! >:(
McGee
McGee - 3/24/2015, 1:49 PM
Star Trek > Star Wars

*puffs inhaler and runs out of thread*
HachibiTheMC
HachibiTheMC - 3/24/2015, 1:50 PM
the last time Star Wars did live tv we got the Christmas special..I'm just sayin...

yyyyyeeeeah, I'm with Chewie...maybe we should NOT go there again.
Abary
Abary - 3/24/2015, 1:50 PM
Is there anything Disney isn't doing with Star Wars now?
thatcoldblackcloud
thatcoldblackcloud - 3/24/2015, 1:51 PM
@Joementum: I must be the only human on this planet to hate amine.
MarkV
MarkV - 3/24/2015, 1:51 PM
Too much!

Too many movies!

No one like prequels!
GhostDog
GhostDog - 3/24/2015, 1:52 PM
The budget would be crazy. . For a network tv show
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 3/24/2015, 1:52 PM
I'm gonna need Disney to slow it down with all the craziness.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 3/24/2015, 1:53 PM
@McGee
McGee
McGee - 3/24/2015, 1:57 PM
*on the floor passed out from running-induced asphyxiation*
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 3/24/2015, 1:59 PM
"This plan is sounds fairly similar"

Great grammar there.


DaniDeSanta
DaniDeSanta - 3/24/2015, 2:00 PM
@LEVITIKUZ I Agree! I also hope for a Old Republic movie!
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