George Lucas Defends 'Star Wars' Diversity at Cannes

Lucas asserts the franchise's inclusive vision and addresses criticism over racial and gender representation.

George Lucas argues that 'Star Wars' promotes equality by featuring diverse alien characters.
He highlights the presence of actors of color and strong female leads in the series.
Lucas points out that only robots face discrimination in the 'Star Wars' universe as a commentary on societal biases.
He emphasizes that heroism in 'Star Wars' is defined by intellect and strategy, not gender.
Lucas acknowledges the evolving diversity with the upcoming film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.