Together with his large chunk of change, Forbes named George Lucas one of many richest celebrities in 2024, making the choice to cashout a comically profitable one. For the reason that launch of “The Drive Awakens,” Lucas appears to have genuinely warmed as much as Disney’s artistic decisions. Whereas he isn’t actively concerned in any productions (no, that rumor of Lucas returning to Star Wars is not true), the artistic has visited a number of units, popping up on the heaps for “The Mandalorian,” and “Solo.”
Although Lucas has largely stored quiet about mentioning or highlighting particular tasks, creatives over at Lucasfilm have opened up about his optimistic suggestions. “Andor” creator Tony Gilroy, who additionally labored on “Rogue One,” as soon as stated he had a forty five minute chat with Lucas concerning the prequel movie. Equally, franchise government Pablo Hidalgo as soon as revealed that Lucas was significantly enamored with “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Whereas the franchise is not his toybox, Lucas appears to be okay with Disney’s output.
Lucas instructed the panel at Cannes that he determined to promote Star Wars to give attention to his daughter and different efforts. “Effectively, I additionally dedicate myself via my basis to supporting all kinds of movie restorations around the globe, and to accumulating,” he stated on the French pageant, revealing what’s taking over most of his free time. Subsequent yr will even see the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Artwork, which the previous filmmaker has been engaged on.