Star Wars New Cast- The Offsprings

If I have heard/read correctly, two of the new roles being cast are the sons of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. There is no surprise about these characters, really. We knew the next generation would have to carry on the legacy. However, the names that are being rumored to fit the bill have been creating some buzz.

Will Mark Hamill being passing his light saber to Ryan Gosling?



Now this choice has sent some polarizing vibes. Some people do not believe that Gosling can honor this beloved world and the Skywalker legacy. Others think he's too of a big name and he's presence will shadow the character himself. Then there are some people who refute this rumor, since there was word Gosling wanted to take a break from acting to begin with.

There is no doubt, Gosling is a good actor. He can do drama and comedy. Plus, he's easy on the eyes. However, I somewhat believe an up-and-coming actor would be best for this type of role. It is such an iconic world, with legions of fans. We do not want the actual story and beloved characters to be play second fiddle to the big names the studios feel will pull crowds into the theater. After all, recent history should show that big names do not always guarantee box office success.

It also appears that Hans will have his own son to pass along some training. Of course, I cannot picture him willingly handover the Millennium Falcon. The name that has been swirling around to play Solo Jr. is Zac Efron.




Harrison has already played father to Shia LaBeouf in the continuation of Indiana Jone's story. Will he be the father to another young rising star? Efron is mostly known for his musical background, but he has not made it a secret that he wants to be taken more seriously as an actor and want more diverse rolls. Can you picture him as a space cowboy? Possibly, but Harrison Ford is a hard act to follow. Just ask LaBeouf.