Kathleen Kennedy says storytelling needs to be “representative of all people.”
I think Leslye has struggled a little bit with it.
I think a lot of the women who step into Star Wars struggle with this a bit more.
“As a fan myself, I know how frustrating some Star Wars storytelling in the past has been.
I’ve felt it myself,” she said.
“I stand by my empathy for Star Wars fans.
But I want to be clear.
Anyone who engages in bigotry, racism, or hate speech …
I don’t consider a fan.”
The Acolyte premieres on June 4 with the first two episodes arriving on Disney+.
As for the film series, the franchisereturns to theaters in 2026 with The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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