George Lucas informed the viewers at his Cannes speech that just one group of sentient beings are discriminated towards within the “Star Wars” universe: droids. And it was a deliberate gesture supposed to make a pointed comment about prejudice.
“That was a manner of claiming, you recognize, persons are all the time discriminating towards one thing and eventually, that is what is going on to occur,” he stated. “I imply, we’re already beginning with AI, saying, ‘Properly, we will not belief these robots.'” One wonders if he is learn “Star Wars: Darkish Droids.”
Lucas could be very passionate in regards to the significance of feminine characters within the “Star Wars” saga and believes that the power of characters like Princess Leia Organa (“Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher) and Queen Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman, who’s open to returning to her position) are very important to the universe’s common story. “Who do you suppose the heroes are in these tales? What do you suppose Princess Leia was? She’s the pinnacle of the rebel,” Lucas stated, citing examples at how within the authentic movies Leia was the one working the present. “And it is the identical factor with Queen Amidala. You may’t simply put a lady in pants and count on her to be a hero. They’ll put on clothes, they’ll put on no matter they need. It is their brains and their means to suppose and plan and be logistical. That is what the hero is,” he concluded.
The “Star Wars” universe — and the idea of hat makes a heroic character in that world — continues to increase with “Star Wars: The Acolyte” set to start streaming on Disney+ on June 4.