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04.02.2020 - 00:16 / nme.com
"We’re cultivating a lot of great talent," says Kathleen Kennedy
A Star Wars film will “absolutely” have a female director in the future, Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy says.
Interviewed by the BBC on the BAFTAs red carpet last night (February 2), Kennedy discussed the future of the Star Wars franchise.
Asked whether a film with a female director could be on the horizon, Kennedy replied: “Oh absolutely, without question.”
“We’ve already got [female directors],” the producer expanded. “We’re
May the force be with you... again
May the force be with you... again
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The Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy spoke for an interview with BBC at the BAFTA 2020 red carpet. The head from Lucasfilm said that they will soon bring on board a female director to helm a Star Wars film. Kathleen Kennedy did not fail to mention that it was high time that a female director steps in to direct a Star Wars feature film. Kennedy also adds that it was time when the Star Wars franchise is led by a female director which will be a change from the non-male view points.
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