David Oyelowo, Freddie Prinze Jr. & Others In Talks For STAR WARS: REBELS

David Oyelowo, Freddie Prinze Jr. & Others In Talks For STAR WARS: REBELS

As well as being rumored to have read for a role in Star Wars Episode VII, Oyelowo is also one of the names on the list of actors THR reckon are in talks to lend their voices to the lead characters in the upcoming Disney XD animated series..

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By MarkCassidy - Sep 23, 2013 12:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: THR



We finally have some Star Wars casting news! Granted probably not the type you'd prefer, but Lucasfilm's upcoming animated series set between the prequels and the original trilogy is also pretty highly anticipated. THR have learned that David Oyelowo, Freddie Prinze Jr., Vanessa Marshall, Taylor Gray and Steven Jay Blum are in the process of being cast as the voice leads for the series, which will make its debut in fall 2014. Once again, no character details..but feel free to speculate away! The Butler's Oyelowo was one of the names rumored to have gone in for a reading for Star Wars Episode V11, but there's nothing to say he isn't involved in both projects. Simon Kinberg (X-Men: First Class), Dave Filoni (The Clone Wars) and Greg Weisman (Young Justice) are executive producing.

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ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 9/23/2013, 12:29 PM
Whoa. Oyelowo voice acting in Star Wars? I don't know why, but I thought he would be above that. Freddie Prinze did good in ME3. Steve Blum is a great voice actor, he could be a Smuggler, a Soldier, Bounty Hunter, or any kind of Bad guy.

I didn't like the fact that they canceled The Clone Wars. But with Greg Wiesman and David Filoni working on the series, and with these names possibly joining the group, I'm getting excited.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 9/23/2013, 12:44 PM
Yawn!!!! Sucks that the Clones Wars were cancelled. Most of Disney's animated shows they have are pretty sucky.
Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 9/23/2013, 12:50 PM
yes, clone wars was great. FPJ should be getting more work; good for him.

@ndwwrestler2, how can anyone be above Star Wars?
Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 9/23/2013, 12:52 PM
@Gusto, has someone hacked your account?
gaikinger
gaikinger - 9/23/2013, 12:52 PM
bring back Tron: Uprising!
Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 9/23/2013, 1:33 PM
@Gusto, lol... What's your poison?
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 9/23/2013, 1:39 PM
Freddie Prinze Jr? [frick] this...I'm losing all hope.
RyGoR
RyGoR - 9/23/2013, 1:44 PM
@spectacularjoshfest sounds like you need a NEW HOPE

Eh eh

Get it


I made a funny :B
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 9/23/2013, 3:03 PM
@Enphlieuwince I meant above animated shows, not above Star Wars.

He is slowly becoming a big name in the biz, I didn't think he would be interested in animated work.
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 9/23/2013, 4:36 PM
I can almost see Oyelowo voicing Admiral Thrawn.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 9/23/2013, 7:49 PM
Lando's son and Luke's son.
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 9/23/2013, 8:24 PM
@Dandy I love the style of The Avatar/Legend of Korra series, but honestly it wouldn't feel right if they don't go with the same style as the Clone Wars.

I'm usually not all for CGI animation, but the way they used it for the Clone Wars (the last season especially) was amazing.
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 9/23/2013, 9:30 PM
@racoonwithrockets This is the cartoon...and it takes place before Episode 4.
DeathSeal
DeathSeal - 9/24/2013, 10:45 AM
@ndwwrestler2

I'm for anyone playing Thrawn Because that means we get Thrawn. :)
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 9/24/2013, 11:46 AM
@Jimll565 I know what you mean. If we got even a glimpse of Thrawn I would be happy. Because it's about time Thrawn got his Small or Big screen debut.
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