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TheStar Warsfranchise desperately needs an infusion of new creative voices, following the recent failure of some of its streaming outings. Dave Filoni, who has a long history of working in the space opera franchise seemingly plans to do exactly that as he opened up about the future ofStar Warsin a new interview.
Filoni was promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm in 2023. At a recent awards function, he was asked about the scope of his new role and the future of theStar Warsfranchise. In response, Filoni laid down his philosophy to shape future installments, which is arguably much better than what Leslye Headland attempted withThe Acolyte.
Dave Filoni Discussed His NewStar WarsRole as the Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer
Dave Filonihas worked on some of the most popularStar Warsshows, starting withThe Clone Warsanimated series. He currently serves as the CCO of Lucasfilm, playing a key role in shaping the future of the galaxy far, far away.
At the 2024 Saturn Awards, Filoni wasaskedabout his new role and plans for the space opera franchise’s future. TheAhsokacreator stated that he was excited about his new role, which allowed him to interact with other creators and help them bring their unique voices to the franchise.
It’s not me telling people how things should be. It’s this great creative collaboration and consideration and inspiration that goes both ways. And I think that’s how you grow as an artist and learn.
Filoni made the above statement, laying down his philosophy for shaping the franchise’s future.
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The CCO’s words are in alignment withthe approach he followedwhen he started out as the showrunner forThe Clone Warsanimated series. From Filoni’s words, it is evident that he values collaboration more than anything, which might just be what the franchise needs to pull itself out of a slump.
Dave Filoni’sStar WarsPhilosophy Is Much Better Than Leslye Headland’sThe Acolyte
Filoni’s statement also implied that the CCO values individual voices. However, Filoni’s philosophy is built on the idea of mutual respect, something that seems to be sorely lacking when looking atThe Acolyte, the latest addition to theStar Warsuniverse.
Created byLeslye Headland, the series has been largely criticized for its poor writing, uneven pacing, and a myriad of other issues. Fans have also argued that the series has broken several aspects of the franchise’s lore set up by creator George Lucas himself.
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In response to the criticism, Headland has often spoken against the arguments made by the fanbase, while alsobacktracking certain ideas the show itself puts forward, which are contradictory to the franchise’s lore.
Moreover, Headland is a self-proclaimed fan of the franchise, which makes it even more frustrating to watch her series not honor what came before and turn into an incoherent and inconsistent mess.
Ultimately, it is safe to say that Headland’s approach clearly hasn’t worked. On the other hand, Filoni’s simple philosophy, despite the mixed reception ofAhsokaseason 1 is likely to benefit the franchise in the long run.
The Acolyteand otherStar Warsshows are streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
