There’s been a lot of talk about what role Luke Skywalker will play in Star Wars: Episode IX. Logic dictates it will be in one of two ways: flashback, or as a Force ghost. (Personally, my money is on us seeing both.) There’s also been speculation about Darth Vader returning as well. And, of course, we’ve already seen Yoda in ethereal form in The Last Jedi. What are the chances we may see more in Episode IX? Probably unlikely, but here’s a list of other Force ghosts it might be fun to see.
Force Ghosts, #5: Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon has technically appeared, in form or reference, from the beyond in Star Wars canon already. Yoda mentioned communing with him to Obi-Wan at the end of Revenge of the Sith. The referenced experience was portrayed in the closing episodes of The Clone Wars, Season 6. Likewise, Qui-Gonn, or at least his likeness, appeared to Obi-Wan during one of the best Clone Wars episode arcs, the Mortis arc. Rey could certainly use some advice and guidance from one of the wisest Jedi of all. Liam Neeson has already reprised the role. Appearing one more time as one of the Star Wars Force ghosts wouldn’t hurt.
4. Kanan Jarrus
This is, certainly, the most far-fetched possibility. But could you just image Samuel L. Jackson/Mace Windu among the Force Ghosts? He has deep-seated anger towards the Sith, and first-hand account of Palpatine’s manipulation and Anakin’s downfall. He’d have a lot to teach to Rey about avoiding the same pitfalls. Plus, If Episode IX carries a PG-13 rating, it would be allowed one instance of the F-word. Considering Jackson said he’d return to Star Wars, and he had the words “bad motherf*cker” inscribed on his lightsaber…. I’m just saying.
What Force ghosts would you like to see in Star Wars? Let us know!
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