J.J. Abrams Addresses Star Wars Sequels Not Being Planned In Advance
Disney and Lucasfilm’s
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy may have earned a combined total of over $4 billion at the box office, but the reception to
The Force Awakens,
The Rise of Skywalker got increasingly frosty as the films progressed.
Episode VII became one of the biggest hits in the history of cinema and largely had the fans on board, easing them back into a galaxy far, far away by introducing a raft of new characters but offering plenty of nostalgia as well, with the narrative more than a little reminiscent of
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Star Warsâ John Boyega knows what itâs like to be the face of representation within a cinematic universe. While he didnât get as much shine in the
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy as expected, he does admire another Disney brand for its treatment of BIPOCs. The
Star Wars actor commended Marvel for elevating BIPOC stories in its projects.
Being a part of the House of Mouse, itâs only right that John Boyega would admire Marvel's efforts. Itâs no surprise given the MCUâs push for inclusion and representation in its projects. The
Star Wars star praised the MCU for focusing on character and storytelling in their blockbuster films, saying:
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Michael B. Jordan has that movie star thing down pat. He’s a great actor, an electric screen presence, and confident enough to have the same name as the most famous athlete of all time. Plus, he’s going around reminding everyone about how much he loves anime. Considering all he’s accomplished by 34, it’s hard to imagine Jordan ever failing. But even celebrities, who are much better than us mere mortals, have a bad day every now and then.
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Appearing on the Variety podcast “Just for Variety with Marc Malkin,” Jordan divulged one major slip-up in his otherwise charmed career: His
Star Wars Reveals Ben Solo's Reaction To Learning He Was Darth Vader's Grandson
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Star Wars has finally given fans a look at the decisive moment when Ben Solo learned that his grandfather was Darth Vader. The connection between Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker and Luke and Leia Skywalker was the defining twist of the
Star Wars Original Trilogy; however, the
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy was a lot murkier when it came to explaining how the infamous path of the Skywalker bloodline affected Ben Solo and his transformation into Kylo Ren. Now, things to the new in-universe biography
Skywalker: A Family At War, we get a lot more details on what happened when Ben Solo learned Darth Vader was his granddad.
New Rumor Says Over 80% Of Falcon And The Winter Soldier Viewers Turned Off Episode 2 At The Same Point
WandaVision, but
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is still dealing with some heavy thematic subtext despite being a globetrotting buddy adventure full of explosive set pieces and witty barbs being traded back and forth.
Legacy is one of the show’s recurring themes, with Sam Wilson wrestling with his decision to give up Steve Rogers’ iconic shield, only to see it handed to John Walker instead, as the mere existence of a new Captain America weighs heavy on both his mind and conscience. Anthony Mackie believes the world is ready for a black Cap, though, and Sam’s revelatory discovery that Isiah Bradley had been imprisoned and experimented on for decades will end up having a huge bearing on his arc.