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Her hiring seemed to be driven by diversity and identity politics, with critics alleging she was chosen because of her gender, heritage, and feminist activism rather than filmmaking prowess. This has led to accusations that her appointment represents a politicization of the franchise, tying into broader complaints from fans about perceived ideological overreach in Star Wars projects.
Public Statements and Controversy
The controversy intensified as Bechinoi’s own words began to resurface. In a CNN interview around New Year’s, she publicly expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating:
“It's about time we had a woman lead the story in a galaxy far, far away.”