George Lucas Defends Majority-White Casting Of Original 'Star Wars' Trilogy And Prequels
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The 80-year-old director rejected the notion that his "Star Wars" films aren't diverse and pointed to a handful of actors — and droids — to make his point.
George Lucas doesn’t think the nearly all-white casting of his “Star Wars” films is a problem.
The 80-year-old director, who wrote and directed the original 1977 fantasy-adventure himself before handing the reins for the rest of his trilogy off to other filmmakers, returned to the director’s chair for three not-so-popular prequel entries beginning in 1999.
While the beloved franchise has intergenerational legions of fans, critics in recent years have noted the lack of racial diversity across both trilogies — something Lucas addressed Friday at the Cannes Film Festival, where he’s set to receive an honorary Palme d’Or.
“They would say, ‘It’s all white men,’” Lucas said, per Variety. “Most of the people are aliens! The idea is you’re supposed to accept people for what they are, whether they’re big and furry or whether they’re green or whatever. The idea is all people are equal.”
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