'I Try to Follow Lucas' Teachings;' Dave Filoni on Why Introduce Space Whales and Wolves to Star Wars

Although the springboard for Dave Filoni's success proved to be the debuts of TV shows on Disney+, his adventure with Star Wars began much earlier. The American producer and screenwriter took his first steps in the space saga at the side of George Lucas himself, with whom he collaborated, among other things, on the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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It was his interaction with the creator of the universe that allowed Filoni to gain the experience needed to oversee the development of the brand after Lucas began to gradually retreat into the shadows. And while the legendary filmmaker still has an important voice in the design of the world of Star Wars, his protégé has managed to introduce a number of innovations to the brand, which have been positively received by fans.

In a recent interview, Filoni decided to share his approach to working on a brand that, despite the passage of years, still enjoys enduring popularity. The creator explained that the key to success is to give the new stories their own element while maintaining a balance with Lucas' original vision.

It looks like the creator's philosophy is working for now. Both the animation and live-action productions Filoni has been involved in developing have turned out to be big hits for Disney and Lucasfilm. Of particular note here is Ahsoka, which has been repeatedly complimented not only by industry critics, but - most importantly - by the extremely demanding Star Wars fandom.

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Kamil Kleszyk

Kamil Kleszyk

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