James Mangold's Star Wars Movie Will Not Be 'Handcuffed By Lore'

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Maverick director James Mangold unveils his bold, canon-defying vision for a new era of 'Star Wars' storytelling, breaking the franchise's core lore to captivate fans.

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Mangold's upcoming 'Star Wars' film will be set thousands of years before any other movie in the franchise, freeing him from the constraints of established canon.
The director hopes his unshackled approach will allow him to craft a fresh, unexpected 'Star Wars' tale that won't 'anger' longtime fans with continuity conflicts.

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James Mangold, Directors Guild of America, 'Star Wars'

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