Nicholas Brendon. a.k.a. Xander of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, took some time to talk to Cinescape magazine contributor Melissa J. Perenson about rumors floating around regarding Buffy and his potential involvement in Star Wars: Episode Two.

Regarding Buffy, there have been a number of rumors floating around that suggest a major member of the regular cast was heading six feet under. When asked if there was any truth to the rumors, Brendon reveals, "Buffy, Xander, Willow, and Xander [probably means Giles -Anna] are the four people that will never die. Unless, of course, there's a bitter contract dispute with Fox. Anyone above and beyond that is expendable in Joss' eyes. This year, there's no truth to those rumors, from the people that you see on the titles."

In general, Brendon also seemed to be pretty happy with how the current season with its changes has gone, saying, "It was cool because it was a growing year for everybody. And very realistic, which is what I think Joss does an amazing job with on the show."

Brendon was also one of many names making the rounds through the rumor mills as a possible candidate for the coveted role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode Two and Three. Any truth to his being under consideration? Yep, sounds like it, as the actor explains, "George Lucas came to our set two months ago. And so I talked to him. But when I realized the little kid in the first episode is Anakin, I [also] realized that this is probably not going to happen."