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Jon Favreau never sugarcoated his thoughts, andStar Warswas no exception. Long before he became a powerhouse in the galaxy far, far away, he had plenty to say about George Lucas’ original trilogy, whether fans liked it or not.
His brutally honest take didn’t just ruffle feathers; it practically set hyperspace on fire. But did he care? Not a chance.
Jon Favreau questions the hype over originalStar Warscuts
Jon Favreaudidn’t mince words when asked about George Lucas’ originalStar Warscuts. WhenMoovy TVpressed him on whether he had the clout to get the theatrical versions released, he shot back by saying,
Do you think anybody but us, like, the people who grew up with it, like anybody would care? Because I know to younger people…that’s what I figured out is that the younger people have a whole different perception of what Star Wars is. Each generation. For the millennials, it’s the prequels. And for younger people–zoomers–sometimes it’s The Clone Wars.
For die-hard faithful, this wasthe ultimate gut punch. The original trilogy, unaltered, pre-Special Edition, was a holy grail. Han shot first. No CGI clutter. No Hayden Christensen ghost.
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But Favreau questioned if younger audiences even saw it that way. For millennials,Star Warsmeant the prequels. For Zoomers, it wasThe Clone Wars. Each generation had its own version.
Still, purists refused to let it go. Would it really hurt to make the originals available? Let new fans decide for themselves. But Favreau wasn’t losing sleep over it.
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He had bigger concerns, like craftingThe Mandalorianto appeal to both old-school fans and newcomers alike. He said in the same interview,
We were trying to say, ‘Hey, let’s try to do something that’s good for us, the people who’ve been around watching these movies since they were 10 years old. And also, could we make it for…new people who’ve never seen Star Wars?
That was his priority. Not digging up old cuts. Not rehashing debates over Han’s trigger finger. Jon Favreau lovedStar Wars, but he wasn’t stuck in the past. Whether fans agreed wasanother battle entirely.
Jon Favreau saved anElfscene that almost got cut and turned it into comedy gold
Jon Favreau knows comedy gold when he sees it.Elfstar Mark Acheson revealed that his now-viral scene with Will Ferrell almost got cut.
Acheson, who played the “mailroom guy,” improvised a full scene with Ferrell after originally being hired for just one line: Work release. The moment when Buddy mistakes alcohol for syrup was completely unplanned.
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Producers wanted the whole thing scrapped. The reason was Acheson’s character claiming to be 26. He admitted (viaIndependent),
The producers wanted to axe the whole scene because of that. I think, ‘Who is gonna believe this guy is 26?’ I mean, seriously. I believe I was 46 at the time and an older, 46 even at that. Because I never looked young in my life.
But Favreau fought for it, arguing it was a joke. Good call. The scene changed Acheson’s career and is now a TikTok favorite.
Star Warsis available to watch on Disney+.
Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
