Star Wars Episode VII cast announced...

[Erekose]

I can forgive them if and only if the female character is either the main character and unambiguous hero or is the co-hero and kicks as much ass as her counterpart.

I looked at a picture of her and, I could me mistaken but, I think she has something of a resemblance to the younger Carrie Fisher. If she is a Skywalker/Solo then the chances of her being a badass are significantly improved I think.

Funnily enough I'd just kind of assumed she would be the main character!

 

[WayneLigon]

Funnily enough I'd just kind of assumed she would be the main character!

I'm pretty sure the main guy will be John Boyega, who is cast as a Jedi apprentice. I think he'll be our viewpoint character. Check him out in Attack the Block.

 

[The_Silversword]

No Lando?

Apparently Colt 45 doesnt work everytime.

 

[sabrinathecat]

Terry Nation was once asked how he wrote such strong female characters. "I write for them as men. They are female only in as much as casting or advancing the plot requires."
Not quite as modern PC, but hey--equality of a sort at least (damn sight better than most of his contemporaries).

 

[Elf Witch]

I foresee the major initial (and valid) criticism - out of seven new characters they feel worth talking about in their casting release, apparently only one of them is female.

That was one of the first things that struck me as well. And kind of disappoints me. I have read a lot of the comic books and they often feature strong women. I am surprised because JJ Abrams has never shied away from having strong woman in his shows.

 

[billd91]

Lots of jumping to conclusions. Abrams has said casting is not complete. They still have another female role to cast and one of the women they have been talking to is Lupita Nyong'o.