Barry from Chuckle Brothers to play Jedi in Star Wars Series

[Mentalist]

By Bob Tourtellotte

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -

The Force was strong at the Licensing 2006 International trade show in New York last week. Lucas Licensing is coming off a record year of $3 billion in worldwide retail sales of its Star Wars consumer products. And despite the end of the movies, the franchise appears stronger than ever.

The suprise of the evening came in confirmation that a little known UK comedian will have a recurring role in the new live-action Star Wars series.

Barry from Chuckle Brother fame (real name Barry Elliot) has signed on to play an undisclosed role as a Jedi in the new series.


The comedian and long-time favourite amongst children in the UK will reportedly be playing a fallen Jedi who comes to the fight during the Jedi Purge that begins in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.

Lucas reps also confirmed both the CG-animated and live-action Star Wars TV shows are scheduled to debut in 2008.

No more details were given.

!!!!1

 

[Eggs Mayonnaise]

I can see why it takes him 4 years to put a movie together, but why does it take him that long to put a TV show together?

 

[CaptainWacky]

FOR SHIZZLE!?

 

[Eggs Mayonnaise]

Seems more like a live-action Jar-Jar to me.

 

[whisky]

Rumour has it some actors can play more than one part

 

[Mentalist]

Rumor has it that I lie and write fake news articles from time to time.

 

[whisky]

THis whole lonaf and Tk double announcement means nothing unless you at least posted this at stardestroyer.net.

People would have actually commited suicide there.

 

[Gagh]

This is fantastic news. I only hope Dale Winton will now be signed as a Sith Lord.

 

[CaptainWacky]

I BELIEVED IT MORE BECAUSE I WANTED TO BELIEVE THAN ANYTHING ELSE