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This internal conflict is illustrated by insights from JW Rinzler, a veteran Lucasfilm employee closely associated with George Lucas. Rinzler hints at a division within Lucasfilm: one faction comprising Kennedy, Rian Johnson, Leslie Hedlund, and others involved in Star Wars projects that seemingly lack the auteurial touch and respect for the franchise’s roots. Opposing them are the “George loyalists,” led by John Favreau and Dave Filoni, who prioritize the core themes George Lucas originally envisioned.