Original Wedge

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Original Wedge or more commonly Fake Wedge refers to the long-time confusion over the fact that Wedge Antilles, usually played by actor Denis Lawson, was briefly portrayed by another actor, Colin Higgins, in one scene from A New Hope. In this scene, he talks with Luke Skywalker in the Rebel briefing room on Yavin 4, before the assault on the Death Star. Although not named in the film, the script identifies him as Wedge Antilles, as does Jan Dodonna in the briefing room in the movie novelization.

Because of the actor inconsistency, as well as fan debate which built up over the years, some fans choose not to view him as Wedge Antilles. However, Colin Higgins admitted that he was, in fact, hired to play Wedge. He was the initial choice for the role, but never made it past filming that one scene. He was replaced by Denis Lawson, which indicates that both actors are supposed to be portraying the same character.

Throughout the Star Wars community, Jack Klaff was widely accepted as the fake; however, in Pablo Hidalgo's blog, Colin Higgins was proven to be the actual actor.

When signing autographs, Colin Higgins refused to use the phrase "Fake Wedge," preferring to sign as "The Original Wedge."

[edit] See also

• John D. Branon—The character played by Jack Klaff during the Battle of Yavin.