I understand but strongly dislike a number of the confirmed and rumored cameos. However, I can certainly see the business side of not wanting to alienate a huge portion of your potential revenue stream. Throwing a bone to the prequel fans is a smart business move. They, along with us, spend billions on the franchise every year. I can’t complain because Rogue One is clearly a giant soup bone for OT fans. Maybe even more so than The Force Awakens.

What I do find risky, if it’s true, is a cameo of Jar Jar. That may be the single most polarizing character in the history of any franchise. To put him back in a film where he clearly doesn’t belong seems like Messin’ With Sasquatch®.

Abrams decided against doing it in The Force Awakens, even in a way that was a wink to OT fans and a dig at prequel fans. Here’s hoping Edwards follows his lead and leaves him out entirely.