LOS ANGELES — David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creative duo behind the highly anticipated sci-fi series “3 Body Problem” on Netflix, recently revealed details about a long-discussed Star Wars project that never came to fruition. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Benioff mentioned their initial idea for the project, stating, “We wanted to do The First Jedi. Basically how the Jedi Order came to be, why it came to be, the first lightsaber.” However, Lucasfilm ultimately decided not to pursue this specific story, leading to the duo’s departure from the Star Wars franchise.
The rumors surrounding Benioff and Weiss’s exit from Star Wars were confirmed with this revelation. Variety had reported in 2019 that the duo had plans to take the Star Wars universe in a completely new direction, separate from the Skywalker saga. Their vision was centered on exploring the origins of the Jedi. However, creative differences between the filmmakers and Lucasfilm executives, along with their newly signed deal with Netflix, ultimately led to their departure.
Interestingly, Lucasfilm is currently working on a project called “Dawn of the Jedi,” which explores the early history of the Jedi. Director James Mangold, known for his work on “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” revealed his pitch for the film, which focuses on the origin story of the Force. It seems that Lucasfilm was more inclined to back Mangold’s idea, signaling a shift in the direction they wanted to take with the franchise.
In the end, Benioff and Weiss’s Star Wars project never materialized, and their attention turned to their upcoming series on Netflix. Titled “3 Body Problem,” the show is set to premiere on March 21. Meanwhile, the release date for “Dawn of the Jedi” is yet to be announced.
In summary, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the minds behind the acclaimed series “Game of Thrones,” revealed that their scrapped Star Wars project would have explored the origins of the Jedi. However, creative differences and their subsequent deal with Netflix led to their departure from the franchise. Presently, James Mangold is working on a similar project titled “Dawn of the Jedi,” which focuses on the early history of the Jedi.