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

Ahsoka's creator, Dave Filoni, explained how he manages to bring his own ideas and sensibilities to Star Wars without disrupting George Lucas' original vision.

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Kamil Kleszyk27 October 2023
Source: Ahsoka, Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm, 2023 / Star Wars: Rebels, Simon Kinberg, Carrie Beck, Lucasfilm, 2014 / Flickr, Walt Disney Television
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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.

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.

"We all bring a little bit of what we like to Star Wars, and we hope it fits this galaxy. George created this galaxy, he created this dynamic. The Jedi, the Sith, all these things I have fun with. I was fortunate that he taught me a lot of things. I always try to follow Lucas' teachings while adding something of my nature. So you have space whales and wolves, you know, that's all part of it," Filoni explained.

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

At Gamepressure.com deals with various jobs. So you can expect from him both news about the farming simulator and a text about the impact of Johnny Depp's trial on the future of Pirates of the Caribbean. Introvert by vocation. Since childhood, he felt a closer connection to humanities than to exact sciences. When after years of learning came a time of stagnation, he preferred to call it his "search for a life purpose." In the end, he decided to fight for a better future, which led him to the place where he is today.

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