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In October 2012, Disney dropped a bombshell, announcing their acquisition of Lucasfilm and the entireStar Warsuniverse. Along with that, they also revealed they’ve also snagged a treatment forEpisodes VII-IXdirectly from the mastermind himself, George Lucas. Yet, amidst the chaos, it was theStar Warsfans who were confused the most.
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George Lucas [Photo: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons]As it wasn’t a secret that Lucas was content to bid farewell toStar WarsafterEpisode VI: Return of the Jedi. He had no intentions of making a seventh installment. Thus, this left room for many to speculate. And the questions raised: Did Lucas’ vision shape the new era of the saga, or did Disney chart a different course entirely?
George Lucas Didn’t Want to MakeStar Wars: Episode VII!
Nearly a decade back, onCBS’iconic60 Minutes,host Lesley Stahl dropped a bombshell question onGeorge Lucas.She asked him about the possibility of anEpisode VII, making it crystal clear: regardless of his involvement, could the saga with this bunch continue? With all eyes on him, Lucas cleared the air with a simple response, he said,
No. Right, there is no episode seven. There’s possibility there may be another offshoot movie somewhere, about an offshoot character in that world but not about Luke Skywalker.
Lo and behold,Episode VIIdid happen years later along with some more, and it did bring Luke Skywalker back.
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Truth be told, since then, the amount of Star Wars content Disney has been churning out since then has led many to think how much moreStar Warscould this universe possibly need?
While some fans are still not done with the saga, others began to question whether George Lucas everintended to extendone of the greatest franchises beyondEpisode VIin the first place. Fast forward to 2012, as Lucas left his empire, Lucasfilm, behind to Disney for a staggering $4 billion. In the wake of this acquisition,Star Warsunderwent a huge change.
How DidStar Wars: Episode VII – The Force AwakensCome About?
In early 2012, George Lucas, eyeing retirement, considered making a sequel trilogy to ensure his company’s future. He began crafting the story himself, according to the reports byMedium. By the fall of 2012, writers Simon Kinberg and Lawrence Kasdan joined the team. Together, they brainstormed at Big Rock Ranch for a week. Interestingly, Lucas wasn’t present during this trip.
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Following the announcement ofLucasfilm’s acquisitionby Disney in October, Disney CEO Bob Iger shed light on the deal’s finer details during a press conference. He revealed that among the assets acquired was a“pretty extensive and detailed treatment for what would be the next three movies, the trilogy,”as expressed in the agreement byDisney.
In a subsequent interview withBloomberg, Iger reiterated their optimism, highlighting the treatment’s promising storytelling perspective.
The Force Awakensarrived in 2015 and mesmerized both critics and fans with its blend of nostalgia and gripping action, honoring the original trilogy. Directed by J. J. Abrams, it swiftly shattered global records, boasting the highest-grossing opening weekend, and joined the billion-dollar club soon after by earning $1 billion in earnings at great speed. Thus, although George Lucas was more than happy to abandon Luke Skywalker, fans are glad everything worked out well in the end for the saga!
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens is available to stream on Disney+.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
