Star Wars, Denis Villeneuve and Dune

Denis Villeneuve Explains His ‘Star Wars’ Disinterest: “It All Derailed in 1983”
While on The Town podcast, Villeneuve shared that Star Wars blew it after two films, with 1983’s Return of the Jedi, which most fans consider a bit of a step down from 1977’s A New Hope and 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back.
Dune's Denis Villeneuve has no interest in directing Star Wars and it's partly down to Return of the Jedi making him "so angry" in 1983: "It seemed like a recipe, no more ...
Dune director Denis Villeneuve recalls the moment he fell out of love with Star Wars – and it's all thanks to Return of the Jedi. Like many, Villeneuve grew up obsessed with Star Wars. As he recalled on The Town podcast (H/T The Hollywood Reporter),
'It All Derailed In 1983': Dune's Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He's Not Interested In Directing A Star Wars Movie
During his conversation with Matthew Belloni on The Town podcast, Denis Villeneuve admitted that he was the “target audience” for Star Wars: A New Hope when it came out in 197
Denis Villeneuve explains why he’s not interested in directing Star Wars film despite once being ‘obsessed’
Denis Villeneuve has revealed why he would never write or direct a Star Wars film. In a podcast appearance, the celebrated filmmaker explained that he believes the franchise got derailed in 1983 with the Richard Marquand-directed Return of the Jedi.
Denis Villeneuve Reveals Why He Wouldn’t Direct a Star Wars Movie
Denis Villeneuve is known for directing some of the best and most critically acclaimed sci-fi movies of the last two decades, but has no interest in making a Star Wars movie. The director believes that the franchise “derailed” after 1983.
Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He Has No Interest in Making a Star Wars Film
The Dune filmmaker spoke about the subject in a recent episode of The Town podcast, revealing some of his own personal history with Star Wars. He recalled being 10 years old when A New Hope released, calling himself the "target audience": "It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars."
Denis Villeneuve isn't interested in Star Wars movies and hasn't been since 1983's Return of the Jedi, which is exactly why he should make one
If you were hoping for a Denis Villeneuve-directed Star Wars movie in the future, we bring bad news: The filmmaker isn't really interested in that universe.
Denis Villeneuve isn't interested in directing a Star Wars movie
Denis Villeneuve has no interest in making a Star Wars movie. While many filmmakers aspire to make an instalment in George Lucas's space opera, the Dune director has never had that dream because 1983's Return of the Jedi ruined the franchise for him.
‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve slams ‘Star Wars’ for losing creativity after 1983
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has clarified why he has no interest in directing a ‘Star Wars’ movie, citing the franchise’s shift in tone and lack of creativity since 1983’s ‘Return of the Jedi.’
Denis Villeneuve blames the Ewoks
This is per an appearance Villeneuve put in on The Town podcast this week, as he continues to drum up support for the Oscars campaigns surrounding Dune: Part Two. During the chat, Villeneuve makes it clear he was deep in the pocket for the original Star Wars,
Denis Villeneuve: "Star Wars is nothing more than an interesting adaptation of Dune. I think George Lucas should admit it"
The director, who is visiting Madrid on his worldwide promotional tour for 'Dune: Part Two' for the Hollywood Oscars, advocates for the power of popular cinema away from algorithms. The Oscars matter.
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DUNE Director Denis Villeneuve Feels RETURN OF THE JEDI "Derailed" STAR WARS: "[It's] A Comedy For Kids"
He also feels that Return of the Jedi derailed the franchise back in 1983. “I was the target audience. I was 10 years old.
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How to watch every 'Star Wars' movie, either chronologically or in release order
The theatrical release versions for the trilogy (sometimes referred to as "Star Wars unedited") released in 1977-1983, ...