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This situation isn’t unique to Star Wars. Similar patterns have plagued the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where big-name directors or creative talents are brought in but ultimately constrained by the overarching vision of Marvel’s corporate leadership. Projects become less about creative expression and more about corporate mandate—fitting characters into pre-designated molds, leading to mediocreor outright disappointing films.
Fans compare Levy’s rumored Starfighter to this pattern, lamenting that it might be just another formulaic, commercially driven product rather than a fresh, innovative story. The concern is that regardless of Levy’s intentions, the production is likely to be dictated by executives wanting to "fix" the sequels and ensure Rey’s centrality at all costs.