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It was fun for Rian Johnson to step out of the faraway galaxy of “Star Wars“, and delve into the world of the whodunit murder mystery “Knives Out“. The Oscar-nominated writer-director says the “Star Wars” franchise will always enjoy a special place in his heart.
He lent his creative vision into the making of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi“, which split fans and critics over Snoke’s fate and Luke Skywalker’s story-arc.
Asked about “Star Wars” becoming a global phenomenon, Johnson told IANS: “Well, for me, it is more of a personal connection. I grew up watching those movies as a kid, and I felt, as a little kid, like Luke Skywalker looking at the horizon… Those movies, they were in my world… It is less about ‘Star Wars’ as a global phenomenon, but more about what connection it has in my life.”
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“The reason it is a global phenomenon is because it has lots for people. It is pretty amazing. You can see kids today who have that (same) effect. That’s pretty incredible. There’s not many stories that crop in the generation that way… It is a pretty special thing,” he added.
George Lucas created the universe with “Star Wars: A New Hope” in 1977, which quickly became a global phenomenon. The franchise continues to live on – in the form of films, several spin-offs and video games.
For Johnson, working on “Knives Out” after “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was a pleasant break.