Crow T Robot wrote:
 I see that happening to the returning characters in this new film. Most likely Luke will be the new Jedi master, and as the series pointed out, and his character from Return of the Jedi - he will be dull and monotone. Most Likely Princess Liea will be a Senator now - and naturally she will be as dull as Senator Amadala. Han Solo will likely be by her side, running things from his chair because he's too old to move around quickly.... 

I'll probably watch the new film but like all the prequels I'll come away wishing they hadn't made them. George Lucas isn't the greatest story teller in the world. Star Wars and Empire were very good, but after that he went downhill quickly. As a director he's pretty forgettable. And of course he keeps trying to improve the films, but keeps making them worse. How about you plug up those plot holes, George? Or better yet, leave the original films alone and just remake them with an all new cast.
You realize, of course, that this isn't a George Lucas film coming up.  He sold the rights away.  I agree with you on the demerits of the prequels, but I'm not putting the burden of those failures on the shoulders of a new enterprise.  Just as I will try not to hold it up to the high standards of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.  

And certainly the old characters/actors might be dull...but they might not be.  Even if they play the roles you envision for them, it's not just the "type" and it's not just the actor.  It's how the role is written, and how the actor is directed.  

I will remain hopeful.