Summary
In the recent MCU flop era, the Disney Plus seriesWhat If…?has proven to be one of Marvel Studios' more creative and popular ventures, and according to a new rumor, theStar Warsfranchise may be getting its version.
What If…?is an animated anthology series in which each episode revisits a major MCU plot point and explores what would have happened if things had gone differently. So far, there have been two seasons of the show, and ahighly-anticipatedWhat Ifseason 3, plus a spin-off series titledMarvel Zombies, are also in development. For the studios, an animated series is far less financially risky than a blockbuster release, andStar Wars, which has faced its own box office struggles in recent years, might be wise to follow in Marvel Studios' footsteps.
According to a recent rumor from insiderDaniel Richtman, parent company Disney, who also owns Lucasfilm, may take the concept of infinite possibilities and apply it to theStar Warsuniverse. Richtman claims aStar Wars What If…?is already in development. AStar Warsversion of the series would likely also re-imagine pivotal moments within the canon. Superfans have already been imagining alternate realityStar Warsscenarios for years, and potential titles for aWhat If…?series could include things like,‘What If… Padme Turned to the Dark Side?’
There is no shortage of insane twists creators could put on aStar Warsseries where anything goes. The animated format would allow creators to explore big concepts without risking another box office flop. Another upside to adding an animated anthology series totheStar Warsslateis giving audiences the chance to reconnect with their favorite characters again. RecentStar Warstitles, particularly the sequel films, have introduced mostly new characters and have been met with mixed reviews. Many fans miss and even prefer the characters from George Lucas' original trilogy, and aStar Wars What If…?might allow some beloved characters to return in a new way.
In addition, the cast of Marvel Studios’What If…?includes A-list voice actors like Kurt Russel,Skeleton Crewactor Jude Law, and even Jeffrey Wright as the Watcher/narrator. If Richtman’s rumor turns out to be true, and the creatives at Lucasfilm take a play out of the MCU handbook, fans might even get to hear some of today’s best-working actors voicing iconicStar Warscharacters.
TheStar Warssaga is streaming on Disney Plus.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd with the 1977 motion picture. The science fiction franchise follows the adventures of characters (both humanoid and alien) in outer space, including those who can wield a mystical power known as the Force. Since the release of the original trilogy movies, the franchise has expanded to include multiple films and branched out to other mediums like comics, video games, TV shows, theme park attractions, and more. The IP and Lucasfilm were sold to Disney in 2012.
