George Lucas Isn’t Just Star Wars Founder, He’s Also a Creative Genius
Hey Star Wars fans, in case you didn’t know, George Lucas is a lot more than just the creator of the Star Wars universe. The legendary filmmaker is also super involved in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. He pours tons of effort into building amazing stories and characters.
Dave Filoni’s Interviews Revealed George Lucas’ Magic Touch
Dave Filoni, the guy who runs the show for ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ shed light on how Lucas has been really hands-on. Filoni chats about how Lucas would push him to make the bad guys more exciting, particularly Asajj Ventress – a fan favorite. Her story grows from enduring loss and heartbreak to becoming Count Dooku’s apprentice. Now we know that Lucas had a big hand in building her character.
Annual Planning Sessions with Lucas
Even after stepping back from the Star Wars main limelight after the movie prequels, Lucas continues to meet with Filoni every year. These cool brainstorming sessions plan the plots for the next season. It’s a perfect chance for Lucas to dig into stories and characters that didn’t get much attention in his movies.
Creativity and Freedom Encouraged in The Clone Wars
Filoni says they didn’t have many limitations when creating the series. Lucas actually encouraged them to think outside the box and create engaging characters and fresh stories. Remember Boba Fett? Filoni used him to show how careful Lucas was to keep characters engaging.
When it comes to new characters, Filoni and his team have a lot of freedom. Characters like Ahsoka are a good example of this. Ahsoka’s story was built creatively and now she’s not just showing up in ‘The Mandalorian’ but also leading her own show.
Wrapping it Up
So, Lucas’ part in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ was more significant than most of us realized. From making sure the villains were interesting, planning the next season’s plots and ensuring new characters were well-developed, Lucas did it all. Thanks to George Lucas, the Star Wars universe remains a hit, capturing the hearts of audiences around the world.
If you’re a Star Wars nerd and want to jump back into some Clone Wars, it’s streaming right now on Disney+. So why not give it a shot and see Lucas’ creative touch for yourself? Trust me- it’s worth a watch.
In the end, it’s obvious that Lucas’ active involvement in this much-loved world of Star Wars is a key reason for its huge success. It’s why both Star Wars and ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ are so beloved by fans everywhere. Here’s to Lucas who continues to help shape the magic of the Star Wars universe for us all.
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