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Lucasfilm officially announced that Leslie Headland, an Emmy Award-winning producer and showrunner, will be leading a new untitled Star Wars series for Disney+. The project is described as female-centric, set in a different timeline from other properties, and clearly aimed at creating a new narrative focus—though the details remain vague.
Critics quickly questioned the hiring of Leslie Headland, especially given her controversial background. Past reports have linked her to Harvey Weinstein, as she formerly served as his personal assistant. This revelation has compounded the public perception of her appointment, with many feeling it demonstrates Lucasfilm’s disregard for the implications of hiring someone with such associations in a sensitive cultural moment.