Today is June 26, 2025 and it’s anotherColliderJedi Councilhosted by Kristian Harloff, with John Campea, Mark Reilly and Joseph Scrimshaw.
Steven Spielberg Had a Hand in CastingYoung Han SoloMovie
For the first story up on today’s Jedi Council, a report from the Hollywood Reporter shed some light on the casting ofAlden Ehrenreichfor theYoung Han Solomovie. Turns out,Steven Spielberg(who discovered Alden from a Bat Mitzva video!) andFrancis Ford CoppolacalledKathleen Kennedypersonally vouching for Alden. Quite the recommendation!
Rogue OnePanel Announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe
In your “no sh*t news” of the day on Jedi Council, it was revealed by StarWars.com thatRogue OnedirectorGareth EdwardsandKathleen Kennedywill be on a panel opening day July 15th for Celebrations Europe. As expected, the two will introduceRogue One, be it new footage, a new trailer or most likely, as the panel suppose, a special reveal of Darth Vader!
Tom Hardy Rumored to Cameo inEpisode VIII
From a report by Making Star Wars, we come now to a Spoiler Alert! Yes, that’s right a spoiler alert. For theStar Warspurists, look away. Or cover your ears; whatever form of action you need to do to avoid the news aboutTom Hardy’spotential part in Star Wars. I won’t list it here - just know it’s in the above video. So yeah, you’ve been warned.
Cate Blanchett in a Star Wars Movie?
WhileCate Blanchettis not officially in aStar Warsmovie, in a recent interview it was revealed, by her, that she would just LOVE to be in a Star Wars movie! The actress spoke to reporters at a recent premiere and was asked if she lovedStar Warsand, moreover, if she would want to be in one of the movies. She of course LOVES Star Wars and would jump at the chance. The panel discussed the possibility of it ever happening and, surprise, everyone would love to see her in a future movie.
What’s the Deal with Canon?
Here now is the segment calledWhat’s the Deal with Canon– a discussion on everything in the world of canon that isn’t one of the movies be it Episodes or Star Wars’ Story.
On this segment, the panel look at the tweets Pablo Hidalgo sent out revealing a character by the name of Snoke in one of the old YAStar Wars Legends’books. Now, could it be THE Snoke? But it’s from an old line of books - now called Legends - so it’s not considered canon! So the council wonder… Is Pablo just screwing with the fans?
Next it’s reviews ofDarth VaderandPoe Dameroncomics with Kristian Harloff - AKA Harloff Minor - the only one reading the comics (the rest of the panel couldn’t get to this week). The second to last bit of news to happen this week in canon is the report fromDisney Infinityabout them cancelling the line of video games that were popular with the fans but, apparently, not popular with the shareholders.
Lastly, a new documentary from Complex Media looks at the BioWare company producing their line of Star Wars Games that includeKnights of the Old Republic. Jedi Council plays a small clip from the documentary; which you can seein full posted up on Collider.com.
A Short Time Ago, In a Tweet Far, Far Away…
Now we get to hear from you! The Council takes on all your Twitter questions you send in @ColliderVideo with the hashtag #ColliderJediCouncil.
This week, the council answers questions on:
That will do it for this installment of Collider Jedi Council! Make sure you let all your Star Wars fans know about this show! To get your questions answered on the show, make sure you follow @ColliderVideo and hashtag #ColliderJediCouncil. We will see you next week!
