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MaxHardwood t1_ixgsn0q wrote

Star Wars has a bright future if Disney keeps handing projects to the likes of Tony Gilroy.

I say this as someone who really disliked all the previous live action shows and has never watched the animated productions. I am a Casual fan I suppose.

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thegaver t1_ixgtt82 wrote

We need more Tony Gilroys. He's a gem.

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cravenj1 t1_ixi8wf2 wrote

Good news. The whole Gilroy family has been involved.

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixhvuq1 wrote

He def needs a 2nd show with a more open-ended fate for the characters (though besides Andor and Mon, all the characters here have unknown fates).

I hope they do a "spinoff"/sequel show where they re-visit surviving characters after the destruction of Alderan and the Death Star, as the rebellion grows and the Empire gets ruthless trying to hunt them down.

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Worthyness t1_ixib9jp wrote

What I'd give to have him play in the KOTOR era. Like I legitimately want him to handle a jedi-sith show to see what he could do with it

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixidk8n wrote

I think Tony himself wouldn't be interested in that from what we know (but who knows? Maybe he would be.). But... there are many directors, writers and producers who worked on this show besides Tony and they are very much Star Wars people, so I think many of the tones and styles this show has can be duplicated in future Star Wars projects whether Tony Gilroy is involved or not.

The talent involved in this show was incredible.

The CREATOR of House of Cards wrote 3 episodes (8, 9 and 10). They have editors from Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon. Directors/Cinematographers from Dr. Who (not my thing but still a big production). Tony's brother is a highly accomplished screenwriter. Like... holy shit. No wonder this show is so good.

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LauRoman t1_ixjkfb6 wrote

If not previously otherwise occupied, someone with sensibilities similar to Denis Villeneuve, would be great for that era

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DerJakane t1_ixiexvc wrote

Melshi is also doomed to die on scarrif

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixifgc5 wrote

True yes. I barely consider him a character in this show but he is, lol.

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DerJakane t1_ixig4wh wrote

Wouldn't have blamed you even if you didnt realize he was in rogue one haha.

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixihc1c wrote

I didn't till people pointed it out when he first showed up, lol.

I had no memory of his character.

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LittleRudiger t1_ixiync2 wrote

Who?

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DerJakane t1_ixizdw5 wrote

In Andor Melshi is the prisoner who escapes alongside Cassian and then parts ways with him when Cassian goes to return to Ferrix. In Rogue One we see Melshi leading the ground crew on Scariff

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Darmok47 t1_ixkzmto wrote

I don't think the takeaway is necessarily that Star Wars should look like Michael Clayton and The Bourne Supremacy from now on.

I think it's that each project should be approached with more consideration, a better appreciation for tone, and maybe more inspiration from other genres. Andor borrowed a lot from The Guns of Navaronne, 1970s political thrillers. Mandalorian borrowed from classic Western TV shows. Star Wars needs to borrow from things that aren't just other Star Wars shows.

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LauRoman t1_ixjjwmp wrote

All i will say is that the genndy tartakovski, now non-canon, clone wars, was the best

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