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However, Sutton suggests that "let the past die" isn't a belief shared by key figures like Dave Filoni or Kevin Feige. Instead, they seem intent on reviving and reusing EU elements—calling for the return of the Expanded Universe—which was previously declared non-canonical (Legends) after Disney's acquisition. Fans express frustration over this, arguing that the EU offers rich, compelling stories—such as Mara Jade, Jacen and Jaina Solo, Luke’s son Ben Skywalker—and that discarding these without proper integration diminishes the franchise’s depth.