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TheStar Warsfranchise has become somewhat fragmented following the departure of creator George Lucas, who sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012. Since then, fans have been looking for another creative mastermind to lead the franchise back to its glory days. For most fans that figure is Dave Filoni, who has worked on multipleStar Warsprojects.
Despite the appreciation Filoni receives among the fandom, some have argued against the merits of the writer-director shaping the franchise’s future. On Reddit, one fan highlighted the drawbacks of viewing Filoni as the savior ofStar Warsand the rightful successor to Lucas’ legacy. Here is what the fan had to say and whether there is a case to be made for Filoni being the false chosen one.
Fans Argue Why Dave Filoni Can’t Be the Savior ofStar Wars
Star Warswas at the peak of its popularity when creatorGeorge Lucaswas associated with the franchise. However, the space opera saga has arguablylost its way under the reign of Disney. As a result, many fans view the current Lucasfilm Chief Creative OfficerDave Filonias the franchise’s savior.
However, one section of the fanbase disagrees with this notion. OnReddit, a fan created a lengthy post, arguing why Filoni wasn’t suited to lead theStar Warsfranchise and shape its future. The user commented that Filoni received undue credit forThe Clone Wars, the firstStar Warsproject he worked on.
I think Dave Filoni is definitely NOT the savior of SW.
The user stated the above, explaining how Filoni wasn’t a good writer, especially in a vacuum and most of his decent work in the franchise came under Lucas’ supervision. Similarly, they argued that Filoni was only suited for telling stories aimed at children.
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Moreover, the user added that Filoni allegedly had a death star-sized ego, which prevented him from making creative choices that would benefit the franchise. Additionally, the fan pointed out Filoni pushing characters he created in otherStar Warsmedia as an example of his inflated ego.
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Despite the user making a lengthy argument for Filoni failing to fill the shoes of George Lucas, there is still a case to be made for the writer-director to take charge of shaping the future ofStar Wars. Firstly, many fansdisagreedwith the notion that Filoni’s ego was standing in the way of him becoming the next Lucas.
Aside from the overwhelming fan support, it is important to note that Filoni wrote some of thehighest-ratedepisodes ofThe Clone Wars. Moreover, since Lucas originallycreatedStar Warswith children as his target audience, Filoni’s work catering to children should only be considered a strength and not a drawback.
Lucas handpicked Filoni as his successor. As a result, Filoni understands the nuances of the franchise deeply. After Lucas, Filoni is the person who has worked on multipleStar Warsprojects as a writer and director. Moreover, Filoni is a true fan of the franchise and arguably has its best interest at heart.
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However, seeing one figure drastically overhaul the franchise is arguably not the right move, especially in an era where diversity and unique voices are being valued. Filoni’s work at Lucasfilm has only proved that he is an ideal partner for collaboration. Therefore, even if Filoni doesn’t become the next Lucas, he can still steady the ship for the franchise.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
