RUMOR: FRINGE's John Noble Up For Villain Role In STAR WARS VII?

RUMOR: FRINGE's John Noble Up For Villain Role In STAR WARS VII?

Nothing concrete, but an Aussie radio show host reckons she has it on "good authority" that the actor - who also appeared as Denethor in Return Of The King - will be playing the villain in the first of Disney's new Star Wars movies..

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By MarkCassidy - Feb 06, 2013 04:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Via The Force.net



This is sketchy - basically just the word of one Radio show host - but we haven't had any casting rumors for Star Wars Episode VII yet so what the Hell! On morning radio (Fox FM) in Melbourne Australia, the hosts were discussing yesterday's confirmation of the standalone Star Wars movies when one of them (Jo) said she "has it on very good authority that Aussie actor John Noble will be appearing as the villain". The other host, Matt, queried this but she remained adamant, saying this was definitely for Episode VII and not for one of the standalone movies, before offering to make a friendly wager on the matter. Obviously we have no way of knowing if this is true, and our definition of "good authority" may differ quite a bit from Jo's here, but you never know. Noble did work on the J.J Abrams created tv show Fringe - but of course that could also just be where the (rather lazy) link was made for the rumor to spring from. If it did turn out to be true and he was to play the villain, how would it go down with you guys? Thanks to Natalia Romanov for the heads up.







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DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 2/6/2013, 5:04 AM
Does this mean there will be a scene where he bursts into flames, runs the entire length of a Star Destroyer before dying? ;)
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/6/2013, 5:19 AM
excellent actor he has got a fantastic sounding voice.
Killersloth
Killersloth - 2/6/2013, 5:21 AM
This would be a fantastic choice, as marvel72 says hes got a really great voice. Maybe this will get him the recognition he should have gotten for Fringe.
Seejay
Seejay - 2/6/2013, 5:22 AM

Sounds really great. He was the best thing about Fringe.
NorrinRaddical
NorrinRaddical - 2/6/2013, 5:23 AM
i'm all for this. He may not have gotten enough recognition for Fringe, but I'd like to think it helped him get a role (or rumor) like this one
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 2/6/2013, 5:28 AM
I hated watching this guy eat!
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 2/6/2013, 5:32 AM






SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 2/6/2013, 5:35 AM
@GuardianAngel only draw back, other than that this dude is FAN-TASTIC! This is good news!
FreedomFreeLife
FreedomFreeLife - 2/6/2013, 5:45 AM
I can see it
ShadowOfTheWeb
ShadowOfTheWeb - 2/6/2013, 5:52 AM
damn that would be awesome! If nothing else, Fringe demonstrated how supremely talented John Noble is.

That. Man. Can. Act.

But also, as an Aussie, I wouldn't necessarily trust Matt and Jo...
Ric
Ric - 2/6/2013, 6:06 AM
@ yingyangpalms: LOL!
Wingding
Wingding - 2/6/2013, 6:18 AM
How have they already casted someone when they haven't even finished the script? I mean, it's still two years away...
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 2/6/2013, 6:20 AM
Yes, please. That would be brilliant.
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 2/6/2013, 6:23 AM
Hmm, maybe he could be Palpatine's clone?



I know, maybe no one wants to see Palpatine again, but I think, his arc would make a great movie. Not to mention how Noble would be terrific in the role.
datNAMEtho
datNAMEtho - 2/6/2013, 6:29 AM
I'd love to see him in SWe7!!!
ElBicho
ElBicho - 2/6/2013, 6:33 AM
Excellent news!
SupermanReturns2
SupermanReturns2 - 2/6/2013, 6:38 AM
Darth Pleagus, the wise?
HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 2/6/2013, 6:51 AM
Lol doctor darth zoidberg

Wonder what he will be playing though, a Sith or just an Imperial commander
StarkAnthony
StarkAnthony - 2/6/2013, 6:55 AM
Darth Plagueis in the book Darth Plagueis was a Muun, so it would require extensive make up or motion capture anyway.
polarkyle
polarkyle - 2/6/2013, 7:05 AM
i could definitely see him as a sith lord
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/6/2013, 7:06 AM
It's definitely possible that they could have cast someone, or at least have someone in mind..I'm not saying believe this rumor in particular, but I wouldn't dismiss it based solely on that.
Paragon79
Paragon79 - 2/6/2013, 7:25 AM
A radio host says it, must be news! Actually I hope this turns out to be true, he'd be a great Sith lord.
Paragon79
Paragon79 - 2/6/2013, 7:32 AM
Im confused, are they doing Episode 7, and a stand alone movie? Or is there going to be Episode 7 and a stand alone film?
ItsNotASchooner
ItsNotASchooner - 2/6/2013, 7:38 AM
make it so
Hellsing
Hellsing - 2/6/2013, 7:44 AM
Dickethor!!!! as a villain in Star Wars why the hell not the dudes an awesome actor.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 2/6/2013, 7:45 AM
@Paragorn79 Both.
Paragon79
Paragon79 - 2/6/2013, 7:48 AM
Hellsing: Thanks. I'd prefer him as the episode 7 villian.
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 2/6/2013, 7:50 AM
Seems appropriate, the man looks villainous.
nld3
nld3 - 2/6/2013, 8:18 AM
He would make good Sithlord.
CaptainKangarooPimp
CaptainKangarooPimp - 2/6/2013, 9:05 AM
If this is true, than both Christopher Lee and John Noble will have played villains in Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.
boyofsteel
boyofsteel - 2/6/2013, 9:58 AM
Yes, please Walter Bishop was the best part of Fringe
AINTNOTHINTOFOCWIT
AINTNOTHINTOFOCWIT - 2/6/2013, 11:34 AM
I heard Michael Jackson is gonna make a cameo appearance. blow me
LP4
LP4 - 2/6/2013, 12:53 PM
Cool! The man LOOKS like a villain! And he has a really cool voice.
OrsonRandall
OrsonRandall - 2/6/2013, 1:17 PM
http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/9930500/9930524_02d1_625x1000.jpg
Durango95
Durango95 - 2/6/2013, 2:49 PM
I hope this is true. Ive bitched about Abrams directing but I will not complain one bit about this if its true.
DrRockso
DrRockso - 2/7/2013, 6:26 AM
Exar Kun
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