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However, critics counter that the backlash is not about her gender but about her outspoken activism and the narratives she promotes. They emphasize that fans are more concerned about the quality of the storytelling and her track record rather than her gender or identity.

Comparing to Patty Jenkins and Past Female Directors

The controversy mirrors past debates surrounding female directors like Patty Jenkins, who was initially announced to direct Rogue Squadron. Jenkins’ appointment was heavily scrutinized, but many fans and industry insiders supported her because she demonstrated filmmaking ability and respect for source material.