A new and mysteriousStar Warsshow from Carlton Cuse, co-showrunner ofLost, and his son Nick Cuse is in development. TheStar Warsuniverse has expanded considerably since Disney bought the IP from George Lucas in 2012. Along with the release of several feature films, there have been a raft of live-action and animated shows. Some have been more divisive than others, but many considerAndorandSkeleton Crewto be among thebestStar WarsTV shows. Recently, development has slowed down, but it hasn’t stopped completely.
PerVariety,a newStar Warsseries is in early development with Cuse and his son. The plot, casting, timeline, and character details remain a mystery. Cuse follows fellowLostcreative J.J. Abrams into theStar Warsuniverse, with the latter having directed bothStar Wars: Episode VII - The Force AwakensandStar Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. HisLostco-showrunner Damon Lindelof was also, at one point, attached to co-script a new movie based on the character of Rey, but has since departed the project. This show will be the first collaboration between Cuse and his son.
What This Means For Star Wars TV
It Could Take The Franchise In A Fresh Direction
Star Warsis at a crossroads right now, with a divided fandom, uncertain creative vision, and no real understanding of where to go next.Having new creatives on board could be exactly what the franchise needsin order to take things in a fresh direction, provided the Cuses are given the freedom to realize their vision. However, it is worth noting that many people have been attached toStar Warsprojects, and have either left, been fired, or the project has remained perpetually in development. Any of those could still happen, so there may very well be no CuseStar Warsshow.
Disney’sStar Warsmovies and TV showshave proven to be something of a mixed bag, and the IP could use a fresh take and creatives with a cohesive vision. The advantage of pairing a father and son team is that there is less likely to be friction and creative differences. In fact,it is likely that the Cuses will have discussed plans for the show, including the direction they wish to take, well in advance. Hopes will be high they can attract the right talent to make the series a success.
Our Take On The Cuses' Star Wars Show
A Father-Son Dynamic Could Make For A Thematically Interesting Show
At this stage, it is difficult to know what to expect from a newStar Warsseries, especially when there are no details available. However, having a father-son dynamic on the creative side could make for a thematically interesting show, and one that explores deeper character dynamics.Star Warshas long been a franchise that likes to explore familial bonds and relationships, sohaving one at the creative heart of a series could prove to be a masterstroke. What’s more, it could set the stage forupcomingStar Warsmoviesthat might be in the works.
Source:Variety
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
