The 77th Cannes Film Festival, a prestigious event in the world of cinema, was marked by a significant moment when George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars saga, was honored with the Palme d’or award.
In an insightful interview, Lucas candidly expressed that the original ideas for Star Wars post-Disney “sort of got lost” in the subsequent films, sparking a fascinating discussion on the direction of the iconic series.
George Lucas Shares His Thoughts on Why He Gave Up Star Wars
In a revealing discussion, George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, shared his reasons for stepping away from the iconic franchise.
Lucas opened up about the personal changes in his life around the time he sold the company. He said, “When I sold the company, because I had a baby girl. I got married, I had a different life…”
Lucas also acknowledged the time commitment required to continue the Star Wars saga. He stated, “I knew it would take me another 10 years to make those films and I was 69. I’m not going to be doing this when I’m 79. It’s time to let go and let somebody else do it.”
Reflecting on his deep connection with the franchise, especially during the making of “Empire Strikes Back”, Lucas confessed, “In some ways, I ended up having to be on the set the whole time, but it’s like I was the only one that really knew what Star Wars was.”
The Ideas in the Original “Sort of Got Lost” in Post-Disney ‘Star Wars’ Films
In the discussion about the transition of Star Wars to Disney, George Lucas shared some intriguing insights.
He said, “I was a really good friend, so it was like I was the consultant, the adviser who actually knew the world, because there’s a lot to it. The Force, nobody understands the Force, nobody knows what they do…”
Lucas also expressed his thoughts on the evolution of the franchise after he sold the company. He said, “They started other ones when I sold the company, and those ideas that were in there sort of got lost, but that’s the way it is.”
Lucas concluded his thoughts with a simple yet profound statement, “If you give it up, you give it up.”
Here is the full interview watch party from the Star War Theory channel on YouTube. You can watch the whole video if you like.
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