Panaka

Does anyone know if he is returning?

I think this was discussed before. I have heard rumors that he wouldn't return. Someone states this was because he wanted to view the script firsthand, and never got the chance.

I hope he comes back. Hugh Quarshie was the perfect example of a casting success. He was a virtual unknown who gave a good performance in developing Panaka. Who became one of my favorite characters in TPM.

I agree with you that he was great. He is also a Star Wars fan and turned down the part of Othello on London stage to appear in EP1,so if he does quit it must be for a good reason.

Turned down Othello? Who's part was he wanted for?

I,m not sure what part it was.

This character will not be returning.

How do you know this? I heard he was coming back but it was questionable if Hugh was. Give us some evidence to back up your one liners.

Xizor is partially correct, we don't know if:
1)Hugh Quarishie is coming back
2)Panaka is coming back
Both, especially the latter, are possible. Panaka has been rumored to return but Hugh is questionable, its doubtful he will because he demanded to see the script and GL didn't have it done, therefore I think he denied casting.

Having other actors play TPM characters is a bad idea apart from Anakin. If Hugh Quarshie doesn't return then they should ditch that character.

I agree with that approach.

I must agree but still they probably will find some similarly looking character and use him as Panaka.

i hope he doesn'T RETURN. I THINK HE WAS THE TRAITOR IN TPM. if you notice every time our heros plan a strategy within earshot of panaka ...instantly darth sidiuos knows . watch the movie to see what i mean.and also panaka is always pessimistic and saying we cant win or their army is too big . i think he sees the coming of the empire and decides to go with the winning side!

I agree with the pessimistic outlook, but uh...about being a traitor, smell a goat's foot.

I've smelt a goat's foot before. Reminded me of summer...
Anyway, Panaka, yes. Well basically, the reason he is against everything the good guys say is because his name is Captain Panaka and so he has to Panic.
"Panaka" and "Panic." Get it? Heh heh.....
Funny ain't I.

(Groan)
(Long heavy sigh)
(Get off the stage!)

I watched the Highlander film on T.V last night and Hugh Quarshie is in it. I think he got killed but I missed that part.

My grandfather was a highlander.....but he died.

Where was he from?

Are we going to start showing off tartans? 🙂

My grandfather was from Naboo, but he moved to Coruscant after his father's industry had an economic boom.