The success of Deadpool & Wolverine is undeniable, thanks to the combined efforts of the cast, crew, and director Shawn Levy.
In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Levy was asked, “What is Star Wars to you? Is Star Wars the Skywalkers? Is it the Force? What do you love about Star Wars?”
Levy then shared how working on his Star Wars project has given him a different vision.
He explained, “The experience of crafting this story has forced me to think about that question. Because there’s only so many times that Star Wars movies can revisit the same section of the timeline, it’s really forced me because I don’t want to do a Star Wars movie that is redundant to others, nor am I interested in doing one that has to serve another movie. I really wanted to craft something that felt organic to me, both in tone and characters.”
For Levy, Star Wars is deeply connected to the themes of the Force and the idea of a connection to something greater than oneself.
He articulated how these themes, combined with visual spectacle and the fulfillment of wishes, define Star Wars for him. “There’s certainly the Force and a connection to something bigger than our individual selves, and the way that can make us powerful. Those themes, combined with visual delight and wish fulfillment—that’s Star Wars to me.”
Levy’s comments suggest that his upcoming Star Wars project will seek to explore these core themes while also offering something fresh and new to the beloved franchise.
