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James Mangold Finally Explains Why His Star Wars Movie Is Dawn of the Jedi Era

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Maverick director James Mangold ventures into the uncharted territory of Star Wars' ancient past, seeking to craft an original tale rooted in the dawn of the Jedi.
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  • Mangold, fresh off his acclaimed Indiana Jones finale, is eager to explore a Star Wars era that's largely untouched by existing canon - the 'Dawn of the Jedi' era set 25,000 years before the Skywalker saga.
  • Mangold's goal is to find a way to 'say something original' within the Star Wars universe, unencumbered by the constraints of adhering to established lore that can make pleasing all fans a challenge.
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James Mangold, Bob Dylan, Lucasfilm, DC Studios, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi
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