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The True Jedi Master: Nick Gillard
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Nick Gillard on the lightsaber fights from Episode II. "I'm trying my best to keep you happy with this one." Considering the public's reaction to the amazing stunts in Episode I, there should be a lot to be happy about.
"Mace Windu's fighting abilities are second only to Yoda," Gillard smirked. "If he gets within range, there's no question... you're dead." "Sam's a good friend and he's such a fantastic presence. He arrived in Australia on Friday, but his first day is today. I'm anxious to see what he'll do."
Fans will be anxious to see Anakin Skywalker, the man who will be Darth Vader, in action. "Of course, he's the chosen one," whispered Gillard. "The audience will want to see that manifest itself. There needs to be flashes of brilliance. He's more skilled than Obi-Wan. Anakin always attacks. He's better and he knows it, which means he's brash on occasion."
Actor Hayden Christensen, playing Anakin as a young adult, has been in Sydney for about a month. "I've spent four weeks training with him. Gillard said. "He's fantastic. Not only is he a brilliant actor, but he has brilliant balance. He has all the ability, he's just so good. Hayden and Ewan will both be doing all of their own stunts and swordfighting."
According to Gillard, Ewan McGregor's fierce-fighting Obi-Wan Kenobi quickly returned to his Phantom form, but what about the vague references to Yoda in action? "I can't talk about that one yet," Gillard replied coyly.
Of course, not everyone in the Star Wars universe is a Jedi. "The bounty hunters have so much weaponry," Gillard explained. "Comparing them with Jedi is like comparing a tiger with a shark. The styles are just so different. Within three feet, nothing can stop a Jedi. Bounty hunters fight from a long range for as long as possible."
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