Now you may keep in mind some time again that we reported that Damon Lindelof was going to put in writing for a galaxy far far-off. The thought was that Lindelof’s writing could be for a brand new Star Wars film. The film would carry again Jedi Rey Skywalker and happen after the newest movie trilogy.

That information had me giddy with pleasure particularly after we discovered that Yahyah Abdul Mateen II was becoming a member of the undertaking too. The film additionally has Academy Award-winning documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy hooked up. Nicely, all of that information modified shortly earlier than Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London after we discovered that Damon Lindelof left the undertaking and the film would as a substitute be written by Peaky Blinders author Steven Night time.

So what occurred that Damon Lindelof parted methods with the Star Wars undertaking? Nicely, based on the author, he was requested to go away. The information comes from an interview with Lindelof with Esquire journal for his present Mrs. Davis. The journal immediately asks Lindelof why he left the undertaking and he comes clear that isn’t the way it occurred:

Lindelof revealed for the primary time that he didn’t go away the Star Wars universe by his accord. “I used to be in additional than talks to affix the Star Wars universe,” Lindelof says. “I joined the Star Wars universe and was requested to go away.” Beforehand, he advised Selection that his axed script was a “true labor of affection,” and that there would nonetheless be a brand new movie, “however sadly not with me.” No matter went down, it should have been a matter of artistic variations from Lucasfilm’s facet—particularly since they’re bringing again Daisy Ridley.

“Will I get again in line exterior the membership and attempt to get again in once more?” Lindelof asks himself within the interview. “Completely.”

Now I admit that my pleasure for the subsequent Star Wars film has dropped considerably with this information. Moreover, it’s assumed that Lindelof’s departure implies that Yahyah Abdul Matteen will now not work on this undertaking both. For the lifetime of me, I don’t perceive the decision-making at Lucasfilm. Damon Lindelof is a confirmed difference-maker. The author is understood for among the most acclaimed award-winning reveals and movies previously few many years. Lindelof was a co-writer of LOST which is taken into account one of many biggest reveals in TV historical past. Not solely that, however he’s additionally answerable for The Leftovers, The Watchmen, World Warfare Z, and extra. That’s to not say that Damon Lindelof is ideal.

I merely don’t perceive the decision-making at Lucasfilm. I belief them with their tv reveals much more than I do their movies these days and I don’t suppose I’m alone. With that stated I hope Steven Night time writes a unbelievable script and all of us love the brand new Star Wars film.

I simply don’t perceive…