Damon Lindelof Equates His ‘Star Wars’ Firing to the Franchise’s Biggest Issue
Damon Lindelof discussed his firing from a Star Wars movie and the challenges facing the franchise. He highlighted the lack of a clear vision for the film, which contributed to its stalled development. Lindelof also raised questions about the current center of the Star Wars narrative and its future direction.
- ▪Damon Lindelof was fired from a Star Wars movie that was intended to be a Rey-centric New Jedi Order story.
- ▪He noted that the film's development was hampered by a lack of clarity regarding its purpose and connection to the broader Star Wars canon.
- ▪Lindelof expressed uncertainty about the current center of the Star Wars narrative, questioning whether it lies with characters like Mando and Grogu or others.
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Even with a new Star Wars movie opening in theaters this week, the future of the franchise is very much up in the air. Three years after announcing three different films at Star Wars Celebration in 2023, none of them have seen any significant public movement. Odder yet, the two movies that have progressed are completely unrelated. So what’s the deal? Someone who was there, on the inside, has an idea, and it may be why he’s no longer on the…
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