Going Rogue Going Rogue I: The Pitch
Jul 24, 2022
Discover the intriguing origins of Rogue One as Tansy dives into John Knoll's journey from a rumor on a Star Wars set to a groundbreaking film. Hear about his audacious Death Star heist pitch and the initial challenges in aligning it with Lucas's broader visions. Learn how corporate changes, including Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm, reshaped the future of Star Wars. Tansy highlights the creative dynamics behind Jyn Erso's character and the importance of female-led narratives, setting the stage for an epic anthology adventure.
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Knoll's Teenage Visit To ILM
- John Knoll described his first transformative visit to ILM as a teenager after calling from a phone book.
- That day shaped his ambition to work in visual effects and stay with ILM for decades.
Underworld Was Killed By Budget, Not Vision
- Star Wars Underworld aimed to be a gritty TV show set on Coruscant with big-name writers attached.
- Budget constraints ultimately killed the project despite extensive scripts and concept work.
Underworld Ideas Reappeared Elsewhere
- George Lucas considered tech and external directors like Gareth Edwards to make Underworld cheaper.
- Elements of Underworld were cannibalised into other projects like The Clone Wars and Star Wars 1313.
