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George Lucas, who has been deeply connected to theStar Warsfranchise, has delivered remarkable projects that garnered significant attention. The sci-fi saga’s immense popularity reflects his hard work. However, while he remains committed to storytelling and filmmaking, he is no longer actively involved in the creative direction of the franchise post-sale to Disney.
Given thatStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith(2005) was the last projectthathe directed in the franchise, many fansare wonderingabout his return.With what Lucasfilm’s boss recently told in an interview,it seems there is stillhope for his return.
Lucasfilm Boss Dave Filoni Commented on George Lucas’s Return to DirectStar WarsProject
George Lucashas been actively involved in the creative process of the Galaxy, farfaraway. However, back in 2012, things changed when he handed over the ownership of Lucasfilm to Disney. Since then, he had minimal creative involvement post-sale to the House of Mouse.
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As fanswonderabout his possible future involvement as a director on theStar Warsproject, LucasfilmCCO,Dave Filoniaddressed the same, commenting on hispotentialreturn.
Whilehaving a conversationwith Josh Horowitz on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Filoni gave a very subtle response as he joked that the franchise creator could come by anytime as they’re practically renting his building in Skywalker Ranch.
He stated,
We rent the building I work in from George. He has the keys, anyway. He can come right in, hehas the pass.
Whatever he’ll come up with, it will be different. He was always surprising onwhatever he will doand how he would push things.
Although this didn’t entirely clarify fans’ doubts about his return, Filoni is still keeping an optimistic approach to the door open if Lucas has an idea that he wants to push.
As for whenthe creator waslast seen in the helming position for the saga project, it wasStar Wars:Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, released in 2005. It is the final installment of the prequel trilogy, with the first two beingThe Phantom Menace(1999) andAttack of the Clones(2002).
Revenge of the Sithis Still One of the BestStar WarsMovies in the Saga!
The final installment of the prequel trilogy revolves aroundthe origins of Darth Vader and the rise of the Galactic Empire.Despite gaining criticism for Lucas’s screenplay andHayden Christensen’s performance, itstillremains one of thestrongestentries in the saga. From the emotional depth it served to the audience to breathtaking visuals, it gave its best shot, making it more special for fans.
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Compared to its predecessor, the final installment is darker and more mature, featuring themes of loss and betrayal as Anakin Skywalker transforms into Darth Vader.
What’s more interesting is the iconiclightsaber duels, especially between Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi, which continue to remain fan favorites. Not just that, the movie also did a commendable job of showcasing the complexities of characters.
The movie further gave a satisfying conclusion to the prequel trilogy while setting the stage for the beloved original trilogy. Given that this was the last project that Lucas helmed, it makes it better as the creator himself made efforts to create something that contributed to sustaining the franchise’s iconic legacy.
Revenge of the Sithis available to watch on Disney+.
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