3. There Could Be A Digital Peter Cushing
Remember that scene from Ant-Man where Michael Douglas was CGI blended with another actor to create a digital clone of his character that looked convincingly like a younger version of himself? That was a true feat of digital engineering, and Rogue One could be looking to go one better. Theres talk that Lucasfilm are considering including a digital recreation of the sadly deceased Peter Cushing in Rogue One, reprising his role as Grand Moff Tarkin from A New Hope through CGI trickery. Its one of the most complex and costly CGI re-creations ever," an unnamed source within the production purportedly said to a
Daily Mail reporter, before adding that " are going through hours and hours of old footage from the horror movies to recreate legs and feet to produce realistic movements." If true, and if its pulled off well, this could be a truly jaw-dropping feat that could win countless plaudits for the film. If it doesnt go entirely brilliantly, though, fans will be disappointed that the great Mr Cushings legacy wasnt honoured. Its a risky move, then, so would Lucasfilm try it?