Star Wars is among the most beloved franchises ever made, but it’s taken the saga a long time to translate its success to the small screen. After 40 years and a few failed attempts, The Mandalorian and its many spin-offs helped establish Lucasfilm as a streaming presence while expanding the galaxy into an interconnected saga more in line with Marvel’s cinematic universe. It’s a feat that was harder than it looked, given Lucasfilm’s past attempts to break into live-action TV.
For years, fans have been curious about Star Wars: Underworld, a failed live-action series George Lucas was working on for ABC. According to producer Ron Moore, Underworld would have bridged the gap between the Star Wars prequels and the original trilogy, while taking the saga in a decidedly adult direction.
