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At the core of Lucasfilm's ongoing issues is Kathleen Kennedy. Many fans and industry insiders criticize her leadership, citing her indecisiveness, inability to stabilize projects, and tendency to prioritize safe, proven directors over innovative voices. This leadership style has arguably contributed to a pattern where bold ideas are shelved, and studio infighting hampers progress.
The Curious Case of Guillermo del Toro and Star Wars
Del Toro's involvement, or rather lack thereof, raises questions about what could have been. His distinctive style and storytelling prowess might have brought a fresh, visionary perspective to Star Wars. Instead, he was sidelined, and projects with more conventional directors took precedence, perhaps to the studio’s preference for safer bets.