Rian Johnson on How 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Goes to 'Intense' Places

The transcript discusses the challenges of creating a middle chapter in a Star Wars movie, balancing intense character development with maintaining a fun tone. The speaker reflects on the pressure of fan expectations and personal experience as a long-time Star Wars fan. Despite initial fears, the process of filmmaking and collaboration with talented individuals helped alleviate the pressure, turning it into a rewarding experience.

What is a key element the creator wanted to maintain in the middle chapter of the Star Wars series?

• A fun and adventurous feel

• A historical perspective

• A dark and serious tone

• A focus on new characters

What did Mr. Kushner express about working on the middle film after New Hope?

• He wanted to change the genre

• He was indifferent to fan expectations

• He felt a lot of pressure

• He found it easy and straightforward

How did the creator's personal history with Star Wars affect their experience?

• It made them indifferent to fan expectations

• It added to the pressure they felt

• It made them want to change the storyline

• It had no impact on their work

What happens to the pressure of expectations once the creative process begins?

• It increases significantly

• It becomes overwhelming

• It remains constant

• It quickly diminishes

What is the nature of the work once the creative process is underway?

• It becomes a solitary effort

• It turns into a collaborative process

• It becomes less structured

• It focuses solely on fan feedback