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Background and Development Timeline
The Deadline reporting adds context, noting that the deal with Hedlund has been in place for quite a while—specifically, it was finalized months ago. Interestingly, Hedlund attended the premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in Los Angeles, hinting at her longstanding connection to Lucasfilm and the franchise. This suggests that her involvement has been in the works for some time, even before the recent surge of new series announcements.
Further, reports indicate that the project is not a recent development but was part of a longer-term plan within Lucasfilm to diversify and expand the franchise’s narrative offerings.