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Filmmaker George Lucas is the genius mind behind theStar Warsfranchise, an entirely new galaxy full of interesting and compelling characters. Several characters created by Lucas have become part of the modern pop culture zeitgeist and continue to enjoy immense relevance decades later. However, several characters have also proven extremely controversial.
One of the more controversial additions to the franchise is the inclusion of Mara Jade Skywalker, who currently falls under the Legends continuity. However, Lucas is rumored to dislike the character he did not personally create. As a result, fans will enjoy seeing Lucas have a meltdown over Mara Jade’s creation and it might prove to be the best thing you’ll see today if you are a trueStar Warsfan.
George Lucas had a meltdown over Mara Jade Skywalker’s addition toStar Wars
George Lucaslaunched theStar Warsfranchise with the 1977 original film, which emerged as a critical and commercial success. Lucascompleted the original trilogybefore Timothy Zahn continued the story in hisThrawntrilogy of novels. Zahn introduced the character of Mara Jade as a love interest for protagonist Luke Skywalker.
In an episode of the adult animated seriesRobot Chicken, Lucas and his franchise were the subject of several short sketches. In a behind-the-scenes video (viaYouTube), Lucas is seen interacting with the show’s writers, leading to a hilarious moment when one writer calls the filmmaker Mara Jade’s creator.
I want you to get out of the office right now. No way. No way. I don’t want you here.
Lucas made the above comment while acting furious over the writer’s remark about Mara Jade.
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However, Lucas’ meltdown was completely staged and a part of the show’s humorous take on all thingsStar Wars. Nonetheless, the video confused some fans who took Lucas’ furious reaction at face value. As a result, some fans commented that they found it odd to see the usually calm and composed filmmaker losing his cool.
George Lucas reportedly disliked the addition of Mara Jade Skywalker toStar Warslore
Lucas pretending to have a meltdown over Mara Jade Skywalker is extremely hilarious given the longstanding rumor of the filmmaker’s alleged disdain for the character. After Mara Jade is introduced as Luke’s love interest, the two eventually end up getting married.
However, the character’s marriage to Luke goes against Lucas’ views of the Jedi lifestyle, which is free from any sort of attachment. Lucas made the following statement in an interview (viaCinemaBlend), seemingly dismissing the existence of Mara Jade.
Once Vader dies, he doesn’t come back to life, the Emperor doesn’t get cloned and Luke doesn’t get married.
In an interview withStar Wars News Net, Lucasfilm archivist J.W. Rinzler revealed that Lucas did not hate the character. Instead, Rinzler said that while Lucas wasn’t fond of Mara Jade, he did not make a fuss about it as he was focused on his filmmaking career.
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Mara Jade currently falls under the Legends continuity, erasing her from the canon and she was alsoexcluded from the sequel trilogy. As a result, theRobot Chickensketch of Lucas having a meltdown over Mara Jade is particularly hilarious given the long history of the rumor that Lucas hated the character.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
