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Over the years, mainstream media has amplified these tensions, often portraying Star Wars fans as toxic, sexist, and bigoted. Headlines have vilified passionate fans for voicing criticism, framing them as obstacles to creative freedom rather than concerned consumers. This narrative has created a hostile environment for fans—many of whom care deeply about the franchise—and has been used to dismiss their legitimate concerns.
A Closer Look at Tony Gilroy’s Commentaries
Amid this environment, recent headlines claimed that "Star Wars producer calls out toxic fandom" or that "a producer slams toxic Star Wars fans." These headlines, however, distort the actual message conveyed by Tony Gilroy, the prominent writer and producer of the "Andor" series.