Seen and Heard at the 'Rogue One' Press Event9 of 12
Diverse Faces, Complex Characters
Star Wars casts are becoming ever more diverse, reflecting a priority for Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, who stated that it's important for this next generation of films to demonstrate responsibility to a global audience. "Films mean something to people all over the world," she explained. "This characters feel very strongly in their desire to do the right thing and work together. That sense of diversity as people come together is important to the story." Diego Luna echoed that sentiment, reminding attendees that Rogue One takes a "modern approach" to storytelling, where racial and cultural diversity make us "more interesting." And this diversity, he argued, makes for more interesting and conflicted, tortured characters. "It's a complex world, where making the right choice sometimes looks horrible," Luna remarked about his character's choices. "Cassian is a true hero. No Jedi powers. Just conviction and teamwork."
Star Wars casts are becoming ever more diverse, reflecting a priority for Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, who stated that it's important for this next generation of films to demonstrate responsibility to a global audience. "Films mean something to people all over the world," she explained. "This characters feel very strongly in their desire to do the right thing and work together. That sense of diversity as people come together is important to the story." Diego Luna echoed that sentiment, reminding attendees that Rogue One takes a "modern approach" to storytelling, where racial and cultural diversity make us "more interesting." And this diversity, he argued, makes for more interesting and conflicted, tortured characters. "It's a complex world, where making the right choice sometimes looks horrible," Luna remarked about his character's choices. "Cassian is a true hero. No Jedi powers. Just conviction and teamwork."
PeopleWen Jiang, Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, Riz Ahmed
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