Movies: Star Wars: James Mangold trilogy, Dawn of the Jedi

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More information is starting to come out.

James Mangold’s ‘Star Wars’ Movie Is Set 25,000 Years Before ‘Phantom Menace’ So That It’s Not ‘Handcuffed by Lore’: Then ‘You Can’t Please Anybody’

James Mangold's "Star Wars" movie is set 25,000 years before "The Phantom Menace" so that it's not beholden to any franchise lore and canon.

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Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Directed by James Mangold. A story that is set 25,000 years before Star Wars: Episode IV - Eine neue Hoffnung (1977) as focuses on the discovery of the Force.

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Reports here in the UK that casting will start shortly. I like Mangold but he can be hit and miss

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"set 25,000 years before "The Phantom Menace" so that it's not beholden to any franchise lore and canon"
He must not understand Star Wars fans.

But as a casual fan, I'm all for it. They had an opportunity to get away from the Skywalker bloodline in the sequel trilogy and pass the baton to new characters, but they messed it up. Would be interested in his take on how the Jedi was formed and explaining how the force works (hopefully without midichlorians)