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Early 2024 was overshadowed by the fallout from actress and director Charmino Bede Shinoy's interview, where she expressed her vision of Star Wars being led by a woman. Critics and fans viewed her comments as poorly timed and poorly phrased, adding to the negative public relations buzz surrounding the franchise.
However, the focus shifted quickly when Lucasfilm announced a new project titled "The Mandalorian and Grogu," apparently set to be the next feature film. Although this announcement effectively silenced some of the earlier PR issues, it introduced a fresh wave of confusion about the franchise's direction. Many fans and industry insiders questioned what this meant for existing projects, especially The Mandalorian Season 4.