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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
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Kennedy reveals that early scripts from original writer Hossein Amini were incredibly dark, and the entire show was put on hold to adjust the tone. Production was delayed from August 2020 to January 2021 to allow the show to bring in new writers and craft a sunnier story.
“We’re looking, ultimately, to make a hopeful, uplifting story,” Kennedy said. “It’s tricky when you’re starting with a character in the state that Obi-Wan would be in coming off of ‘Revenge of the Sith.’ That’s a pretty bleak period of time.
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If there was ever a perfect opportunity for an "incredibly dark" Star Wars show.. I feel like this was it. I will reserve judgement on the show until it comes out but anytime Kennedy sticks her nose into something I cant help but roll my eyes and feel like we're getting robbed of true original storytelling. I've been really excited for this show but yeah I have to admit I've lost some enthusiasm knowing Kennedy has been involved to this degree, again.
Just like how Disney scrapped George Lucas' ideas for the sequel trilogy and a crazy Darth Maul/Darth Talon ark over three movies, with an actually useful and strong Luke Skywalker.