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This willingness to delve into the franchise’s backstory is viewed positively, demonstrating a good approach for actors stepping into established universes: research and learning. However, the more Esposito speculated, the more fans grew concerned. His suggestion that Moff Gideon might be a force user, a fallen Jedi, or even a descendant of Darth Vader raised eyebrows, especially given the lack of evidence from canonical sources.