2. Darth Vader Will Cameo
Quick! Think of a Star Wars character. If the first one who came to mind
wasn't Darth Vader, you're either lying or were purposely thinking of Boba Fett because you knew what this entry was about. Ever since he first walked onto the Blockade Runner, Vader's been the icon of Star Wars. The looming stance, the enigmatic mask, the incessant breathing, the deep voice, the red lightsaber; its self-assured villainy wrapped up in one immaculately designed suit. Heck, he proved so popular that Lucas bumped him up to key villain for the sequel, eventually making him the focus of the entire Saga. Because of that, it really shouldn't be surprising that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is rumoured to deal, in some part, with his legacy. He's just too important (if in terms of marketing more than narrative) to not include. For that same reason it'd be incredible if he doesn't wind up playing some minor role in Rogue One (think Thanos in Guardians Of The Galaxy). There's certainly no contrivance needed; Vader's was personally involved with the whole Death Star plan snafu. And, with him full evil and still blissfully unaware he's a father, there's no chance for hearing James Earl Jones utter the word "Padmé" again either.