Dave Filoni seems to know exactly what kind of chair he has stepped into at Lucasfilm as he takes over from Kathleen Kennedy as far as all the upcoming Star Wars projects. The fan-favorite writer/producer/director has a lot of decisions to make now that he's in the big seat. On that note, in a recent interview, Filoni explained why he’s down for crazy” Star Wars pitches, and I’m loving his take, which could bode well for the future of the franchise.
During a red carpet interview with Variety at the Holllywood premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Filoni was asked about the craziest Star Wars pitch he has heard since taking over as Lucasfilm co-president. Filoni didn't name a specific idea that had been dropped on his desk. However, his answer explains why the franchise still needs those strange little sparks in the first place. The outlet posted the interview clip to its official X account, and, in it, Filoni can be heard saying:
