With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story set to kick off the franchise’s series of anthology movies, the Star Wars universe is about to experience its first significant silver screen detour away from the main series – a move that will allow the iconic franchise to explore new tones, themes and stories. And, as proved by the huge critical and commercial success of last year’s The Force Awakens, tales of a galaxy far, far away are more popular and culturally relevant than ever.
However, Episode VII wasn’t just praised for reviving a movie series that had taken a bit of a beating from fans after three derided prequels, it also attracted acclaim for its diverse casting ...
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