Toshiro Mifune turned down Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader roles
An interview with the Rashomon actor’s daughter claims that George Lucas was keen for him to take a key role in Star Wars.
Toshiro Mifune turned down the chance to play a key role in Star Wars, according to the late actor’s daughter, Mika Mifune.
The star of Rashomon and Seven Samurai was approached by George Lucas to appear in his 1977 sci-fi adventure, but the two couldn’t strike a deal, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
An interview with the Rashomon actor’s daughter claims that George Lucas was keen for him to take a key role in Star Wars.
Toshiro Mifune turned down the chance to play a key role in Star Wars, according to the late actor’s daughter, Mika Mifune.
The star of Rashomon and Seven Samurai was approached by George Lucas to appear in his 1977 sci-fi adventure, but the two couldn’t strike a deal, according to the Hollywood Reporter.