Benioff and Weiss Discuss Scrapped Star Wars Trilogy
The Game of Thrones creators reflect on their unproduced Star Wars films, revealing development details and expressing disappointment over the project's cancellation.
- David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, known for their work on Game of Thrones, had developed a Star Wars trilogy titled The First Jedi, focusing on the origins of the Jedi Order.
- Lucasfilm decided against producing the trilogy, leading to its cancellation despite significant story development.
- The creators expressed their understanding of Lucasfilm's decision but noted the disappointment of not seeing their vision come to life.
- James Mangold is now developing a Star Wars film titled Dawn of the Jedi, focusing on the early history of the Force, which has stirred mixed feelings among Benioff and Weiss.
- Benioff and Weiss are currently involved with the Netflix series 3 Body Problem, moving on from the scrapped Star Wars project.