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Other actors, including John Boyega and Oscar Isaac, reportedly expressed relief at being free of the franchise’s restrictions post-production. Boyega, in particular, has been outspoken about his dissatisfaction with how his character's arc was handled and the limited creative control he had.
Production Challenges and Studio Interference
Interestingly, the insider mentions that the original villain, the Knights of Ren, and their backstory were largely cut from the final film due to studio interference. The studio’s focus on reintroducing Palpatine as the ultimate antagonist led to the sidelining of story elements that childhood fans may have found compelling.