- Gareth Edwards, director of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', has downplayed claims that his 2016 film is the best Star Wars movie made by Disney since its acquisition of Lucasfilm.
- Despite earning over $1 billion globally and receiving widespread praise from fans and Star Wars alumni like Mark Hamill, Edwards expressed gratitude but disagreed with the assessment.
- Edwards explained his deep, lifelong connection to Star Wars, stating it was part of his life before he knew what a film was, and he never stops loving the original trilogy.
- Tony Gilroy, showrunner for the Disney+ prequel series 'Andor', was heavily involved in extensive reshoots for 'Rogue One', describing the initial state as a “mess” that he simplified by focusing on the theme of sacrifice.
- The 'Andor' series, which serves as a prequel to 'Rogue One', has been widely lauded by critics and fans, with some hailing it as among the greatest television storytelling in the franchise's history.
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