
In addition to the "Star Wars" tribute, "Family Guy" will mark its 100th episode next season with a two-part special set to air in November. MacFarlane and the "Family Guy" writers have shown a strong interest in "Star Wars," serving up several mini-spoofs of the franchise in years past. MacFarlane wasset to show off footage from the episode at the "Star Wars" mega-convention in Los Angeles. Planning for the seg began more than a year ago.
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With no TV to entertain them, Peter decides to tell a story - leading to the "Star Wars" flashback. Plot of the episode has the Griffin family stuck at home during a blackout. Robots R2-D2 and C-3PO will be handled by Cleveland and Quagmire, respectively, while creepy old guy Herbert plays Obi-Wan Kenobi. Evil baby Stewie will be Darth Vader, natch.īrian the family dog will serve as Chewbacca, while son Chris is Luke.

"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane is a major "Star Wars" fan and was personally involved in getting Lucasfilm on board, an exec from 20th Century Fox TV said.įamily patriarch Peter Griffin will play the role of Han Solo, while mom Lois will appear as Princess Leia. Lucasfilm has blessed the event, which will have the Griffin family acting out all the key scenes and narrative from "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," the first installment of the franchise. Toon kicking off season with approved spoofįox's animated hit will kick off its fifth season this fall with an hourlong episode that retells the "Star Wars" saga using "Family Guy" characters. Family Guy to kick off season with 1 hour Star Wars spoof - Original Trilogy Sign Inįamily Guy to kick off season with 1 hour Star Wars spoof Author JennyS1138 Date 2, 10:52 AM Author JennyS1138 Time 2 10:52 AM Post link Family Guy' meets 'Star Wars'
