Key Takeaways:
– Voice actor Matthew Wood is open to reprising his role as General Grievous in a potential Star Wars solo movie.
– Wood has also voiced battle droids in the Star Wars franchise and is interested in further exploring General Grievous' story.
– Given his history with the character, George Lucas's involvement could be key if a General Grievous solo movie were to be developed.
Star Wars' die-hard fans certainly remember the robotic warrior General Grievous from ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith'. While his sinister voice sent chills down their spines, many may still not know the face and name behind this iconic character: Matthew Wood. Wood, primarily a sound engineer and editor for Lucasfilm, lent his voice to General Grievous. Now, he's showing excitement at the idea of revisiting this villainous character in a potential Star Wars solo film.
A Famed Villain's Voice Ready for Encore
Matthew Wood brought General Grievous to life in 2005's ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith', concluding the beloved prequel trilogy masterminded by George Lucas. The character was first seen in the animated film ‘Clone Wars' in 2003, but, it wasn't until Revenge of the Sith that Grievous got his live-action debut.
During a recent interview, Wood hinted about the prospect of reprising his famous voice role. When asked about the possibility of a General Grievous-focused anthology film, akin to 2018's ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story', Wood's response was filled with enthusiasm. In his own words, “I've always enjoyed that character. He's a complex soul, he's a tortured soul.”
Extended Storyline Quenching Fans Curiosity
Besides Grievous, Wood has also voiced B1 battle droids that served under the command of this formidable Kaleesh cyborg during the Clone Wars. Wood seemed excited about the chance to dive deep into Grievous' storyline, and the prospect of additional work alongside the droids, referring to it as a ‘fun dynamic'.
Delving deeper into the backstory of General Grievous through a solo movie could indeed be the franchise's first anthology film focusing on a prequel-era character. This could provide an exciting opportunity for Star Wars fans to gain unique insights into the character's history and complexities.
Is a George Lucas Return on the Horizon?
Presently, there are no official plans for a General Grievous solo film, although the idea remains a tantalizing prospect. Creator George Lucas, indispensable to the franchise, had an instrumental role in developing the General Grievous character. His engagement with the character's creation and his grip on Grievous' story in the Clone Wars series could play a key role if a solo movie on General Grievous were to be seriously considered.
However, when Lucasfilm sold to Disney, Lucas largely stepped back from directly engaging in new Star Wars projects, and the company has seemingly veered away from anthology films after the commercial stumble of their ‘Solo' film.
Despite these challenges, a solo film on General Grievous could unlock a whole new narrative landscape. And with the character's intriguing backstory, as detailed in the Star Wars' Legends lore, a Grievous-centered movie could reveal his murky journey leading to his transformation into a cyborg, exploring stories hitherto untold.
As it stands, Star Wars lovers looking to enjoy existing adventures from the universe can view them on Disney+. As for a General Grievous solo film, only time will tell if it will become an exciting reality for fans around the globe.
