When Disney bought Lucasfilm back in October 2012 and announced Star Wars Episode VII, fans wondered if the films in the main series would keep the focus on the Skywalker family (though for a number of other fans it was a no-brainer that it would). In a recent interview, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that the saga films will still be about the Skywalker family.
Kennedy is quoted as saying the following:
“The Saga films focus on the Skywalker family saga,” she explains. “The stories follow a linear narrative that connects to the previous six films. The Force Awakens follows Return of the Jedi and continues that generational story. The Anthology films offer opportunities to explore fresh characters, new storylines and a variety of genres inside the Star Wars universe.”
Even though it was expected by many fans, it’s still nice to have this confirmation. The anthology films will be a great way to explore fresh characters while the main films stick with the Skywalkers.
Thoughts on what Kathleen said? Are you excited for the upcoming Star Wars films?
By Ruari Williamson
Kenny Kraly Jr
October 3, 2015 (13:27)
Not new news but it’s great to hear that The Saga Films will still be about The Skywalkers and The Anthology films are about other Characters in Star Wars. Great stuff from Kathleen Kennedy