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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.
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