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Leslie Hedden, a producer involved with the project and former personal assistant to Harvey Weinstein, has echoed similar sentiments. She has claimed that fans opposing wokeness are not true Star Wars fans, effectively dismissing any dissent as intolerance. In interviews, Hedden and Kennedy have suggested that the backlash is a reflection of toxic fandom, emphasizing that a true Star Wars fan should embrace the new direction, including the inclusion of queer characters and diverse narratives.