Denis Villeneuve doesn't want to direct a 'Star Wars' film

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 Director Denis Villeneuve Feels RETURN OF THE JEDI "Derailed" STAR WARS: "[It's] A Comedy For Kids"
Denis Villeneuve may be a big Star Wars fan, but the Dune director has now explained why he has no desire to helm a movie set in the galaxy far, far
'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
‘Dune’ director says ‘no’ to directing ‘Star Wars’: “I wanted to talk to George Lucas — we were so angry!"
Dune' director Denis Villeneuve calls Return of the Jedi "a comedy for kids" and rules out directing a Star Wars movie.
Dune Director Shoots Down Hopes of Star Wars Movie, Says Series “Derailed” With Fan-Favorite Sequel
Denis Villeneuve will not be working on the Star Wars franchise any time soon. The director has naturally been asked about the possibility since his adaptation of Dune has been so beloved. However, in a new interview on The Town podcast,
Dune director blames one Star Wars movie for “derailing” the franchise
Dune may have inspired Star Wars, but despite loving it as a child, Denis Villeneuve has no interest in making a movie of his own.
Dune’s Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He Won’t Helm Star Wars Films
Denis Villeneuve, known for directing the Dune films, has made it clear he has no plans to venture into the Star Wars universe.
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 rules out directing ‘Star Wars’ movie
Dune' visionary Denis Villeneuve rules out directing a 'Star Wars' movie, although he was formerly a huge fan of the franchise, he believe it is ruined.
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 surprises"
Dune director Denis Villeneuve once loved Star Wars, but was let down by Return of the Jedi: "It turned out to be a comedy for kids"
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.
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