Why Did Denis Villeneuve Feel That The Star Wars Franchise ‘Derailed’ After Return Of The Jedi? Actor Says THIS

As an ardent admirer of Denis Villeneuve and his cinematic genius, I wholeheartedly respect his decision to steer clear of the Star Wars franchise. His childhood memories of The Empire Strikes Back and its heart-wrenching twists have undeniably shaped his perspective on storytelling, making him a master of crafting complex narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Would Denis Villeneuve be open to directing the Star Wars franchise? Not at all! In a recent interview on The Town podcast, the actor disclosed his reasons for steering clear of the Star Wars universe. Despite his successful track record with films like Dune Part 1 and Part 2, when asked if he’d consider joining one of the most prominent sci-fi series, Villeneuve firmly declined the opportunity.

As a kid, the well-known movie director often found himself replaying Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back numerous times and was deeply saddened by its iconic, sorrowful ending. In this climactic scene, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) suffered injuries, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) was captured, and Darth Vader (David Prowse/James Earl Jones) emerged victorious.

Belloni pointed out that the surprising plot turns from earlier films would be impossible now due to advance knowledge. Villeneuve concurred, stating that it all started going off track in 1983, which was a reference to Return of the Jedi. Lately, fans of the franchise have been upset because the recent projects have become as routine and predictable as seasonal changes.

However, it was evident to the director and his companion as kids that the franchise lacked any unexpected twists. This angered them so much that they reminisced about their desire to travel to Los Angeles and confront George Lucas directly due to their frustration.

“Even today, the Ewoks…it turned out to be a comedy for kids, and not for us. I thought Star Wars became crystallized in its own mythology, very dogmatic,” he added. This ultimately became the recipe for no surprises and unsuccess. “So no, I’m not dreaming to make a Star Wars, honestly. The code feels very codified,” Villeneuve added.

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2024-12-03 00:22