Summary
With so much interest revolving aroundStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicand the possibility of it one day returning toStar Warscanon, one way for Disney to do that would be to turn it into a television series. LikeAhsokaand the series that came before, this would not be the first time belovedStar Warscharacters were brought into live-action. It would also not be the first time Disney borrowed fromStar WarsLegends.
Originally released all the way back in 2003,Knights of the Old Republicis an action RPG video game following the story of Revan. The game takes place in the Old Republic period oftheStar Warstimeline, a period in time far before the prequel trilogy orThe Acolyteever take place. It is characterized by player choice and incredible characters, many of which would be interesting to see in live-action. ShouldStar Warsever make a TV show based on it, these actors would be perfect to join the cast.
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10Josh Brolin Would Make For A Brutal Canderous Ordo
His Experience As Cable Will Be Beneficial In The Role
Despite the fact that Canderous Ordo is a Mandalorian, he is quite different from the religious and most often honorable Mandalorians of the modern era. Similar to them, he was a mercenary instead of a bounty hunter, and is first met acting as the muscle for a crime lord on the planet Taris. Later on inStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II,Canderous Ordo would reunite the Mandalorian people under the title of Mandalore the Preserver.
Brolin would be able to ground the anger of a character like Canderous while bringing his war-torn stories to life.
Not only does Josh Brolin bear a striking resemblance to Canderous, but he has been cast in similar roles before.The gruffness and action-heavy representation of his role as Cable inDeadpool 2,coupled with his recent appearance in theDunefranchise, shows that not only is he capable of playing the role, but he will be able to place the character firmly within a big-budget science fiction franchise. Brolin would be able to ground the anger of a character like Canderous while bringing his war-torn stories to life.
9Joonas Suotamo Is The Perfect Choice For Zaalbar
He Has Played Wookiees Throughout TheStar WarsTimeline
Although this name may be unfamiliar to many, Joonas Suotamo actually has a long history with theStar Warsfranchise. First acting as the body double for Peter Mayhew’s Chewbacca inStar Wars: The Force Awakens,he would eventually go on to take over the role for the remainder of the sequel trilogy.Suotamo also played Chewbacca inSolo: A Star Wars Storyas well, cementing his place as the character for the modern era ofStar Wars.
This is not the end of his experience, however. Suotamo will be making a return in the upcoming seriesThe Acolyte,slated to play the Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca. Because of his experience playing Wookiees, both alongside Peter Mayhew and otherwise, the right option would be for him to continue this trend and play Zaalbar as well.
8Julia Butters Would Bring The Innocence Of Mission Vao To Life
She Is An Age-Appropriate Casting Choice For Mission
First encountered as an orphan on Taris living with the Wookiee Zaalbar, Mission Vao is a unique companion with a penchant for hacking. Despite her courage and incredible combat abilities, Mission is only fourteen years old at the time ofKnights of the Old Republic.Because of this, any actress playing her would have to be suitably young as well.
Julia Butters would be the perfect actress for this role, not only because of her age, but because of her incredible talent as well.Even at fifteen years old, she landed roles in movies likeOnce Upon A Time In HollywoodandThe Gray Man,the latter of which she even did many of her own stunts for.Already having that stunt experience would be key for a character like Mission, who is known for getting into trouble across the galaxy.
7Jamie Dornan Has Carth Onasi’s Charm
Fifty Shades Of Gray Is Not The Only Notable Role He’s Had
Being the first companion players will meet during their journey inKnights of the Old Republic,Carth Onasi is an incredibly memorable character. He was a Republic pilot that served during the Mandalorian Wars, now on a mission with Revan to find the Jedi KnightBastila Shan. Carth is known for his loyalty, but also his thirst for revenge, desperate to avenge the loss of his wife and son.
The ideal choice for this role would be someone like Jamie Dornan,an actor capable of exhibiting both the charm and wide range of emotion needed to portray a character like Carth. Despite the fact he is best known for his role in theFifty Shadesfranchise, Dornan has also given incredibly powerful performances in films likeAnthropoid, A Private War,and the television seriesThe Tourist.If he were chosen for the role of Carth Onasi, he would succeed in bringing his bravery to life.
6Karen Gillan Has Played Characters Like Juhani Before
Nebula And Juhani Share A Few Striking Similarities
Juhani is a unique character inKnights of the Old Republic,as the Cathar Jedi is first met during what could very well be her spiral to the dark side. The player has the option to either help her see the light, or to kill her right then and there. If players choose to save her, not only does she become a companion for the rest of the game, but she also becomes a romance option for a female Revan.
With a dark backstory and plenty of inner conflict, Juhani bears quite the resemblance to a character Karen Gillan has played before: Nebula from theGuardians of the Galaxyseries. Also cursed to tangle with the conflict between light and dark, Gillan’s performance as Nebula was incredible, showing off the powerful emotions that come with making such difficult decisions. Gillan would be the perfect choice to play Juhani, not only because of her talent at getting to the core of complicated characters, but also because of her experience of acting in the makeup and prosthetics that would be required.
Also cursed to tangle with the conflict between light and dark, Gillan’s performance as Nebula was incredible, showing off the powerful emotions that come with making such difficult decisions.
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5Keith David Could Show The Complicated Emotion Of Jolee Bindo
Voice Acting Is Not His Only Talent As An Actor
Met on the planet of Kashyyyk in the dangerous and wild Shadowlands, Jolee Bindo is a Jedi Exile that has been excommunicated from the order. He was reckless during his time with the Jedi, allowing emotion to seep into his use of the Force. Eventually, when his wife turned to the dark side, he could not bring himself to kill her. Because of this, he imposed exile upon himself and chose to live alone on Kashyyyk.
A legendary actor in his own right, Keith David has voice-acted in everything from Disney’sThePrincess and the Frogto the recent musical comedy seriesHazbin Hotel.His live-action filmography is equally as impressive, with roles in massive hits such asThe Thing, Armageddon,andThe Chronicles of Riddickseries.With a talent that has spanned as many years as David’s has and with a voice that inspires, he would be the perfect choice for Jolee Bindo.
4Jason Isaacs Would Make For A Chilling Darth Malak
His Portrayal Of Villains Always Promises A Great Performance
As a villain, Darth Malak is known not only for his incredible capacity for cruelty, but also for his close ties to the player character’s Revan. He played an instrumental role in ending the Mandalorian Wars, characterized by their wholesale slaughter on the planet Malachor V. He is both manipulative and cruel in equal measure, at one point even convincing the Jedi Knight Bastila Shan to become his apprentice.
Any actor would have to be able to pull off this manipulative attitude, and there is no one better than Jason Isaacs, who has made a career off of playing iconic villains. Best known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in theHarry Potterfranchise,he has actually already made an appearance in theStar Warsfranchise voicing the animated version of the Grand Inquisitor. Recently, he made an appearance voicing the villainous Lord Enver Gortash in the video gameBaldur’s Gate III,a character that exemplifies exactly how evil a modern Darth Malak could be.
Any actor would have to be able to pull off this manipulative attitude, and there is no one better than Jason Isaacs, who has made a career off of playing iconic villains.
3Matt Berry Would Match The Humor Of HK-47
He Has The Perfect Voice And Experience For The Role
Fan-favorite character HK-47 is a droid that the player can encounter on Tatooine and later recruit to their party. He is an assassin droid with a long and storied history, one that must slowly be uncovered throughout the player’s time with him.He is known for his cruelty, but also his funny quips and banter, making his lines some of the funniest and most iconic in the entire game.
According to enthusiasts, one actor that can match this droid’s humor while also giving an incredible vocal performance is none other than Matt Berry. Not only has he recently made an appearance as Mr. Handy in Amazon’sFalloutseries, lending his voice to the famous android while also playing a human role, buthe has actually played a droid inStar Warsbefore, that being 8D8 inThe Book of Boba Fett.Not only would playing HK-47 allow him to flex his comedy chops,but it would almost certainly be a fun experience as well.
2Rachel Weisz Is A Classic Option For Bastila Shan
And She Has Recent Experience In An Action Role
Bastila Shan is one of the most important characters inKnights of the Old Republic.Not only is she the character that Revan is sent to locate right at the beginning of the game, but she goes on to become an incredibly valuable member of the crew, assisting Revan in learning the ways of the Force. She is kind but also overconfident, desperate to prove her worth to the Jedi Council by defeating the Sith.
Making iconic appearances inThe Mummyfranchise as well as Yorgos Lanthimos’The LobsterandThe Favorite,Rachel Weisz is an actress known for her dedication to her roles. Not only has she played a variety of different dramatic parts over the years, but she has also recently appeared in an action movie, that being Marvel’sBlack Widow.Not only would she be able to emulate the emotions of a brash and stubborn Jedi, but she would also be able to participate in the stunt choreography that is likely to come with the role.
1Keanu Reeves Is The Best Choice For A Canon Darth Revan
Fans Have Wanted Reeves In The Role For Years
For years, enthusiasts have been casting Keanu Reeves as Darth Revan, citing both his uncanny resemblance to what would become the canon version of the character as well as his experience in movies such asThe Matrixand later the video gameCyberpunk 2077.To this day, Reeves is making incredible action movies like those seen in theJohn Wickseries.He is a jack of all trades in this regard, something that will be necessary for a character like Revanwhose story can have so many different outcomes.
If there were to be aKnights of the Old Republictelevision series, Disney would be hard-pressed to hire anyone that isn’t Reeves for the role. After two decades of expectation, saying that hopes are high would be an understatement. Regardless of who would be chosen in the event of a hypothetical series based onKnight of the Old Republic, Reeves would be an excellent choice for the role.
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic tells the story of the Star Wars universe long before the Skywalker family altered the fate of the galaxy. The player assumes control of Revan, an amnesiac Force user who finds themselves thrown into the center of the ancient struggle between the Jedi and the Sith. An open-world RPG that allows the player to explore a galaxy of planets, KOTOR puts an emphasis on player choice: Revan must decide whether to save the galaxy, or conquer it.
