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Concerns About Franchise Direction and Creative Control
A significant concern expressed by fans and analysts alike revolves around the seeming shift in creative direction. While Jon Favreau has been the primary driver behind the Mandalorian series, many perceive that the storytelling quality has been increasingly influenced by Dave Filoni and others at Lucasfilm. This has led to questions about Favreau's direct involvement in the upcoming film, with fears that too much of Filoni’s influence might dilute the character-centric storytelling Favreau originally championed.