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One of the key themes in Mangold's vision is the idea of "freedom" — freedom from the constraints of the existing Star Wars lore, which he believes can sometimes stifle creative exploration. In a recent interview, he expressed his desire to craft a story that is original and not bound by past narratives. This comment has raised eyebrows among fans and critics alike, questioning whether a fresh perspective might result in discord with the franchise's established history.
As he prepares to delve into this far-distant timeline—25,000 years before the events of the films that fans know—Mangold hopes to tap into an area of Star Wars that has been largely untouched by previous storytelling, essentially creating a new playground within the expansive galaxy.