imperialscum said:

I wouldn't like that at all. If nothing else, there is enough space within SW universe to make films about new characters.

I agree on there being plenty of tangents to explore. It's embarrassing that Lucas couldn't get out of one damn solar system in 30 years.

Recasting doesn't bother me at all if it's done well. Some stories would make it necessary. The Zahn books for example, if filmed, would have to be recast. That would still have been my preferred continuation of the franchise.