Overview
- Leslye Headland says she was not surprised the Star Wars series was canceled after one season, but she was taken aback by the speed and public nature of the decision.
- Disney Entertainment co-chair Alan Bergman said the show’s viewership did not justify its expense, reflecting tighter streaming economics.
- Industry reporting, including analysis of U.K. filings cited by Forbes, put the production budget at roughly $230 million.
- Headland describes the High Republic setting and new characters as a deliberate creative risk, and she acknowledges that some creative criticisms were valid.
- Despite generally positive critic scores, the cast and creators faced targeted online harassment, and Headland says any Season 2 plans now look extremely unlikely.