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One pressing concern Allan raised was the potential long-term impact on the franchise. He speculated that The Acolyte could be a “final nail in the coffin” for the “OG” Star Wars fans—a metaphorical door closing on the original universe that many cherished.
He referenced the decision-making behind the sequels, noting a missed opportunity to adapt popular EU stories involving characters like Han, Leia, and their twins—stories that fans would have embraced. Instead, the franchise moved in a different direction, focusing on what Allan described as “beta male” or overly simplified female heroes who lack character complexity.