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Rian Johnson Is the Anointed One
Given her track record at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy typically only doles out praise when she means it. At Star Wars Celebration London in 2016, she famously promised attendees that Gareth Edwards would imbue Rogue One with a story and a directorial style unlike any fans had ever seen. And she was absolutely right.
This time around, she was even thicker with praise for Rian Johnson. "He is on his way to standing alongside many of the great filmmakers I've had the opportunity to work with," Kennedy said. "He has an amazing uniqueness to what he does. He also writes as beautifully as he directs, which is quite incredible." She further highlighted Johnson's ability to create and showcase "amazingly fierce and independent women" Such strong praise should steel Star Wars fans, indeed.
Given her track record at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy typically only doles out praise when she means it. At Star Wars Celebration London in 2016, she famously promised attendees that Gareth Edwards would imbue Rogue One with a story and a directorial style unlike any fans had ever seen. And she was absolutely right.
This time around, she was even thicker with praise for Rian Johnson. "He is on his way to standing alongside many of the great filmmakers I've had the opportunity to work with," Kennedy said. "He has an amazing uniqueness to what he does. He also writes as beautifully as he directs, which is quite incredible." She further highlighted Johnson's ability to create and showcase "amazingly fierce and independent women" Such strong praise should steel Star Wars fans, indeed.
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