7 Star Wars Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoff

Disney's got some big plans involving Star Wars, their latest hot stock. With Rogue One proving to be a major success (anybody else still get goosebumps when they think about those last five minutes?) and a Han Solo spinoff already in production, we can be sure that these two “anthology” stories will not be the last of their kind. When Disney bought out Lucasfilm for the mere price of $4 billion, they got an entire galaxy, filled with tons of characters and countless backstories to dive into. As the Mouse House has already announced, their Anthology films will not necessarily be directly linked to the original movies; however, they will feature some of the main characters from the franchise. For example, in Rogue One, the first Star Wars spinoff, the story focuses on how the Rebel Alliance received the Death Star plans, a vital tool in their eventual victory over the Empire. How they got the plans is not revealed in A New Hope, but now we know thanks to the Anthology film. There are so many entertaining characters in this galaxy far, far away that can be played with here. From the three trilogies, the TV shows, the comic books, and the other various forms of Star Wars stories, there's an entire population just waiting to be explored - and now there's a way to do it! A lot of us are excited for the upcoming Han Solo movie, but we can’t help but look forward to what’s going to come afterwards. And so, on that note, the following is a list of 7 characters from both the original and prequel series that we think should be in line to get their own spinoff next. Before we begin, however, here are a few Honorable Mentions: Chewbacca Yoda Captain Phasma Lando Calrissian Count Dooku Kit Fisto General Grievous Qui-Gon Jinn Though Liam Neeson only got to star as this Jedi Master in one film, the character became immensely popular; his personality perfectly captured the nobility of the Jedi Order, but was just rogue enough to serve as an underdog. He was also the only character to recognize that little Anakin Skywalker was the Chosen One, an accurate presumption that eventually led to the downfall of the Dark Side. But Qui-Gon died at the end of The Phantom Menace, leaving his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to train the young Skywalker. And we all know how things went from there, right? Hints of Qui-Gon’s past were made throughout the prequels, including the fact that he was trained by Count Dooku, so there would definitely be a lot of material to make a movie out of. A spinoff surrounding Qui-Gon Jinn’s past would be most effective if it focused on the Jedi training process. Throw in a couple missions and lightsaber battles, and you have the formula for a film that'd surely be better than any of the three prequels. Jango Fett Yet another one of the cool characters that was killed off too soon in the prequels, Jango Fett would also make for an interesting protagonist in an Anthology film. The bounty hunter was of course the father of the infamous Boba Fett (another irresponsibly wasted character) and made a nearly-cameo appearance in Attack of the Clones. The first-generation assassin had an interesting past: widely regarded as one of the best of the bounty hunters, he was recruited by Darth Tyranus to be the template of the Republic’s Clone troopers. He then made the mistake of bringing a blaster to a lightsaber fight, which he lost his head over; but his untimely death was not without its perks, as it provided Boba the motivation to pick up where his father left off, and become one of the Star Wars universe's most beloved characters. Although Jango’s actual on-screen appearances are short lived, there's a lot to work with for an Anthology film. His backstory, which involves a web of other bounty hunters and some of the major events of the Mandalorian Civil War, could certainly make for a great antihero flick, don't you think? Jabba The Hutt Bear with us, we know that a movie revolving around a giant green slug-looking thing does not sound like an appealing premise. But, the Hutts, especially Jabba, are featured across all of the Star Wars films as an epic and powerful crime family. As such, there's some potential there for a Godfather-esque space epic hybrid, and besides, Jabba is badass. He's responsible for Han being frozen in carbonite, he enslaved millions and forced Leia into the golden bikini. He also has a swarm of bounty hunters at his disposal; mercenaries he could use to carry out any number of exciting executions. When we meet him, he's at the top, the fearless don of a galactic hierarchy. But, with a spinoff, we can find out how he got there and watch his rise to power. It'd be pretty interesting to see a new side of Jabba, don't you think? It may not be the highest priority on Disney's list, but a Jabba film could create a new kind of Star Wars movie, one revolving around crime, riches and corruption, and who wouldn't want to see that? Mace Windu Mace Windu could have been one of the coolest Jedi in the Galactic Republic. Samuel L. Jackson automatically puts any character he plays into contention in the clash for cool; that obviously applies to galaxies far, far away as well, as he can wield a purple lightsaber with no questions asked. But with minimal screen time, and not a lot of character development, Windu’s presence in the prequels was disappointing to say the least. However, that doesn’t mean that the character should be forgotten about. In fact, we know that he's one of the best with a lightsaber, nearly taking down the Emperor in Revenge of the Sith. He even blocked force lightning! Like Darth Maul, Windu is one of the few specialists in the seventh form of lightsaber, known for their more aggressive and unpredictable fighting styles. Seeing that purple saber back in action again would be enough of a reason to make this film. Beyond that though, a spinoff could also explore Windu’s adventures prior to or between the prequels, as well as the hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and give audiences a better look at the Jedi as an army of galactic peacekeepers, which, thanks to Order 66, we don’t get to see a lot of. Really though, we just want to see the purple saber again. Let us see it, Disney! Darth Maul Another awesome character who “split” too early from the franchise, Darth Maul was initially going to play a much larger role in The Phantom Menace. However, like a lot of things in that movie, George Lucas messed up, as Darth Maul quickly became one of the most popular characters of the prequels. Seriously, how can you not expect a horned, red-faced, dual-bladed killer to be admired? The Sith Lord did come back in the “Clone Wars” animated series - this time, with robotic legs - but he still has a minimal presence on screen. Maul was the Emperor’s last student before Vader, and a prequel film to The Phantom Menace would provide an interesting look at the Sith’s training system. It's obvious Maul is a hateful character, and a spinoff could provide ample reasoning behind that abhorrence, as well as a reason for the rekindling of the extinct Sith. This is a character that's just screaming to be revisited. Maul’s past and future are clouded, and with his roots drenched by darkness and hatred, giving us the chance to explore his backstory would be a great move on Disney's part. Boba Fett If we were to talk about the ratio between popularity and screen time, then Boba Fett is arguably the most famous character in the entire galaxy. With enough lines to be counted on your fingers, the green bounty hunter has since starred in his own comic book and is always a popular costume around Halloween time. We know how he dies in Return of the Jedi (he's eaten by the big mouth in the desert), and we learn a little bit about his backstory in Attack of the Clones, but there's a long hiatus between Attack of the Clones and his first appearance next to the Millennium Falcon in A New Hope. What happened during this time? He's constantly revered as one of the best of the bounty hunters in the galaxy, but how did he earn that tile? We know one possible way to find out.... Though Boba Fett gained popularity because of his minimal screen time, making the bounty hunter a leading man could redefine his prominence in the original series, while also adding onto the character’s legacy. Obi-Wan Kenobi This is the big one. Everyone wants to see this happen; fans love the idea and Ewan McGregor, who starred as Kenobi in the three prequel films, has had no problem expressing his interest in reprising the role. There is, after all, a 20-year hiatus between Episodes III and IV where McGregor’s Obi-Wan turns into the veteran master Ben (Alec Guinness). Admittedly, this period has been explored a bit in Star Wars Rebels, but with the exception of what we learn in Rogue One, the casual viewers don’t really know anything about this time span. At the end of Revenge of the Sith, Kenobi emerged victorious over the now Darth Vader, and went into exile on the desert planet Tatooine, where he could watch over the infant Luke Skywalker. Then he kind of drops off the face of the galaxy, and re-emerges as the whitened and wise mentor. What did Obi-Wan learn during this time? Did he immerse himself in the ways of the force? Perhaps his former master, Qui-Gon, helped him the way he will eventually help the young Skywalker. There are so many ways to go with a Kenobi-based film that it's amazing it hasn’t happened yet. Out of all the Star Wars spinoffs that fans want to see, this one easily tops the list.