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Denis Villeneuve Says Star Wars Got Derailed by 'Return of the Jedi'
VarietyStory by Zack Sharf
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Visionary director Denis Villeneuve disses the 'Star Wars' franchise, citing 'Return of the Jedi' as derailment
beat sheet
- Villeneuve has long been a fan of the 'Star Wars' movies, but has no interest in directing one himself, saying 'it's not my stuff'
- The acclaimed 'Dune' filmmaker believes that 'Star Wars' got 'derailed' after the 'Return of the Jedi' installment, signaling his dissatisfaction with the franchise's creative direction
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Denis Villeneuve, 'Star Wars', 'Return of the Jedi', 'Dune'