COMMENT | Even fictional actresses have given the 'Star Wars' open casting a shot… as Penny from 'The Big Bang Theory' sends in her audition tape.
Although the search for the next generation of Skywalkers has come to an end, it looks as though even fictional actresses have been getting 'Star Wars' fever. Kaley Cuoco, who plays Penny in 'The Big Bang Theory' has sent in her own audition tape in an upcoming episode of the hit TV show… but she doesn't exactly sound hopeful.
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In the upcoming episode of 'The Big Bang Theory', Penny is absolutely gutted after she has a part cut from an episode of NCIS. But Leonard tries to cheer her up with news of an audition for 'Star Wars VII'.
"There's this thing online," he explains. "You put yourself on tape and just send it in. Anyone can do it."
Of course, Penny smells a rat and instantly assumes it's a PR stunt - something that's crossed the minds of many 'Star Wars' fans since the open casting call was first announced. "Even if it is," he says, "you have a huge advantage because you're an actual actress. Most of the people doing this are just weirdos and nerds. Wolowitz sent his in two days ago."
[Warwick Davis was paid £60 a day for Star Wars]
"Maybe it is a longshot, but sometimes longshots happen. Luke Skywalker was only given one chance to destroy the Death Star. He had to get a torpedo in an exhaust port that was only two meters wide, but with the help of The Force…wow, I can feel you hating me right now."
Obviously, this is a rather tongue-in-cheek reference to the 'Star Wars' fever that recently took the world by storm. And while Penny probably has as good a chance as anyone, I'm not sure how Disney would get around the fact that she's a fictional character.
Still, I'm sure she'd look great in a gold bikini.
What do you think of this cool 'Star Wars' reference? Which fictional character would you give a role in 'Star Wars VII'? Let us know in the comments below
