Kathleen Kennedy is currently leading Lucasfilm and taking charge of the upcoming Star Wars projects that fans can expect in the future.
She has already announced several theatrical films and streaming projects that will expand the Star Wars universe in exciting new directions. In a recent interview, Kennedy discussed the studio’s plans to create stories set before the sequel trilogy starring Daisy Ridley.
Kennedy highlighted the fan base’s strong attachment to certain eras of the franchise, which influenced the decision to show the pre-sequel trilogy era. She emphasized that Lucasfilm views Star Wars as an ongoing saga with opportunities to revisit beloved characters and stories from different perspectives.
Regarding the recasting of legacy characters, Kennedy clarified that Lucasfilm will not recast these characters lightly.
She noted that the studio would carefully consider the suitability of any story before making casting decisions. While Han Solo was recast for a prequel film, Mark Hamill reprised his role as Luke Skywalker using cutting-edge technology in The Mandalorian.
Kennedy also mentioned that any future projects featuring Luke and Leia would need a compelling reason to move forward, hinting at the studio’s cautious approach to revisiting these iconic characters.
