SilverWook said:

As the prequels are set decades before the other films, being familiar with the OT ought not to be a major requirement to playing a part in them. (Obi Wan notwithstanding.) Either the character is there on the script page or it isn't.

Aren't we all forgetting a certain actor who wanted to tie George to a chair, and force him to say those lines back in 1976? Carrie Fisher probably still has nightmares about "faster, more intense". ;)

disagree. actors and actresses need to be familiar with what their getting into. George didnt do that due to not having his act together(story,script). So its on george. I credit Fisher with a good performance despite Luca$ shatty directoral skills. When casting for the PT started, the PT roles were some of the most sought after roles, ever. Im sure there were plenty of young women who new the OOT phenomenon and were willing to give their all. Natalie wasnt.