Denis Villeneuve Explains His ‘Star Wars’ Disinterest

Denis Villeneuve Explains His ‘Star Wars’ Disinterest: “It All Derailed in 1983”
While on The Town podcast, Villeneuve shared that Star Wars blew it after two films, with 1983’s Return of the Jedi, which most fans consider a bit of a step down from 1977’s A New Hope and 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back.
Denis Villeneuve explains why he’s not interested in directing Star Wars film despite once being ‘obsessed’
Denis Villeneuve has revealed why he would never write or direct a Star Wars film. In a podcast appearance, the celebrated filmmaker explained that he believes the franchise got derailed in 1983 with the Richard Marquand-directed Return of the Jedi.
'It All Derailed In 1983': Dune's Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He's Not Interested In Directing A Star Wars Movie
During his conversation with Matthew Belloni on The Town podcast, Denis Villeneuve admitted that he was the “target audience” for Star Wars: A New Hope when it came out in 197
Denis Villeneuve Reveals Why He Wouldn’t Direct a Star Wars Movie
Denis Villeneuve is known for directing some of the best and most critically acclaimed sci-fi movies of the last two decades, but has no interest in making a Star Wars movie. The director believes that the franchise “derailed” after 1983.
Dune’s Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He Won’t Helm Star Wars Films
Denis Villeneuve, known for directing the Dune films, has made it clear he has no plans to venture into the Star Wars universe.
Don't Hold Your Breath for a Denis Villeneuve Star Wars Movie, Director Reveals He's Not Interested in That IP: "We Were So Angry"
Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve explains his thought process behind why he'd never direct a Star Wars project.
Denis Villeneuve rules out directing ‘Star Wars’ movie
Dune' visionary Denis Villeneuve rules out directing a 'Star Wars' movie, although he was formerly a huge fan of the franchise, he believe it is ruined.
Denis Villeneuve believes Star Wars has "derailed" as a franchise
While a lot of fans remain attached to Star Wars, it's hard to argue that the franchise continues to seek out entirely new stories to tell. Villeneuve also said he's not a Trekkie, so all his focus for sci-fi appears to be on Dune.
Why Denis Villeneuve Has No Interest in Directing Star Wars or Star Trek?
Despite being one of the most acclaimed sci-fi directors of our time, Denis Villeneuve has made it clear that he has no plans to join two of the biggest sci-fi franchises: Star Wars and Star Trek.
Denis Villeneuve blames the Ewoks
This is per an appearance Villeneuve put in on The Town podcast this week, as he continues to drum up support for the Oscars campaigns surrounding Dune: Part Two. During the chat, Villeneuve makes it clear he was deep in the pocket for the original Star Wars,
Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He Has No Interest in Making a Star Wars Film
Star Wars has managed to attract some high-profile names to helm its movies and TV shows these days, but it looks like Denis Villeneuve won't be one of them. The Dune filmmaker spoke about the subject in a recent episode of The Town podcast,
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Denis Villeneuve’s Emily Blunt Remark is a Big Regret for Her Black Widow Role: ‘I didn’t want a woman who would act like a man’
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Christopher Nolan Applauds Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, Calls It 'A Miraculous Job of Adaptation'
Christopher Nolan can't stop praising Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two and its immersive visuals and storytelling. Read on to find out the details.
‘Dune 2' Helmer Denis Villeneuve Interviews Director of Canadian Oscar Hopeful ‘Universal Language' (Exclusive)
The two Canadian Oscar hopefuls go deep on Matthew Rankin's surreal comedy mashup, an offbeat homage to Iranian cinema, set ...
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“I knew I would have less money”: Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Fame Makes it Perfect for Denis Villeneuve to Return for Sicario 3
With Taylor Sheridan's rising fame, the hopes for a Sicario threequel, potentially reuniting Emily Blunt and Denis Villeneuve ...
Javier Bardem will go to Canada and yell at Denis Villeneuve if he's not in Dune: Messiah
Javier Bardem even loves him enough to trek out to director Denis Villeneuve’s home and fight for his right to play the ...
This Denis Villeneuve Thriller Starring Hugh Jackman & Jack Gyllenhaal Will Ruin Your Thanksgiving
You may be tempted to put on a Thanksgiving-themed movie next weekend, but if you’re looking to relax with family, think twice before choosing the 2013 thriller Prisoners. It’s an excellent movie that ...
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Josh Brolin: ‘I’ll Quit Acting’ If Denis Villeneuve Isn’t Oscar-Nominated for ‘Dune: Part Two’
Josh Brolin is threatening to step away from Hollywood if his “Dune: Part Two” director Denis Villeneuve is snubbed once ...