Despite average reviews, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
is getting a sequel. How this is possible, considering both of the first game’s endings, is beyond all comprehension. Never mind that — Star Wars fans, rejoice.

In the premiere video, Starkiller, who is once again portrayed by Sam Witwer, takes two blue-bladed lightsabers up against a titanic rancor-murdering monstrosity. Along with the Shadow of the Colossus-esque similarities is a hint at a morality system; Starkiller struggled with the words of Yoda and Darth Vader like a good versus evil conscience on his shoulders. Will we see the return of Juno, the love interest whose words echoed in his head? Did Starkiller survive the first game after all? Seems we’ll have to wait for LucasArts to dish out the details.

Hopefully it’s sooner rather than later.

The Return of Joe Rich, in which Sam Witwer has the lead role as Joe Niederman, is a comedy-drama written and directed by Sam Auster. The movie is currently in production (therefore some information may be subject to change) and is slated for a 2010 release.

“Joe believed in right and wrong until his job was outsourced to India, his teaser rate spiked and his wife bailed. But Joe has a plan to get it all back - and more. Joe returns home to the last place on Earth where real men can be found - Chicago. Joe’s Uncle Dominic is “connected”. Joe wants in - to The Mob, or “The Outfit” as it is called in Chicago, and he’ll do anything to make it happen. Can a wannabe wise guy live a long and happy life?”

Sam Witwer has appeared in both television and movies. He has also been involved in voice work for video games, such as, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Infamous, and has written and produced an album with his band, the Crashtones (mostly Sam with a few friends). However, he is probably best known for his work on Battlestar Galactica, playing Crashdown, and on Smallville for playing the part of Davis Bloome/Doomsday. Witwer will also be appearing in the upcoming movie Gamer.

Witwer recently made an appearance at Screaming Tiki Con where he participated in a panel discussion for Smallville with Michael Rosenbaum and Helen Slater. Later that day he sat down with MediaBlvd Magazine for an exclusive interview.