Rangers Of The New Republic Was Likely Shelved Due To Gina Carano Firing
Star Wars show to look forward to after development on
Rangers of the New Republic was halted. Lucasfilm didn’t even make a public announcement, with the reveal being buried in an article concerning Dave Filoni’s promotion to Executive Creative Director instead.
Rangers of the New Republic getting put on ice is probably the exact same one as why they’ve stopped moving forward on the project, namely Gina Carano. The former Cara Dune was a lightning rod for controversy on social media, culminating in the Mouse House severing all ties with the actress and ex-MMA fighter after she crossed a line in the eyes of the top brass.
Star Wars - Andor: The Death Star comes to Dorset as an abandoned quarry on the Jurassic Coast doubles for a planet far, far away on the set of new Disney+ series
Winspit Quarry in picturesque Dorset served as the unlikely setting for intergalactic conflict, with a small production team endeavoring to transform the derelict location into a futuristic setting
Boasting prime, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by imposing cliffs and jagged rock formations, the site is based at the eastern end of Dorset s historic Jurassic Coast
Work on the new series is already well underway, with a beachfront cafe in the Lancashire town of Cleveleys recently transformed into a futuristic building for the upcoming Rogue One prequel
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Later on, Diego wrapped up in a long, fleece-lined hooded coat as he braved the chill on a breezy promenade.
In images from the set, Diego could also be seen sitting with his eyes shut as a make-up artist applied product to his face.
Delighted: Diego appeared to be in great spirits as he prepared to film scenes as Captain Cassian Andor in the Seaside town of Cleveleys
Costume: Diego was seen wearing a beige sleeveless jacket over a unkempt shirt that was tucked into a pair of cargo trousers
And, action! Diego was seen walking alone along the promenade with mask-wearing crew members filming him from a distance
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Brandon Wainerdi about the phone call that spawned
Heir to the Empire and introduced the world to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
“It was a chance to jumpstart my career in a way that I’d never thought possible, but it was also a chance for me to fall flat on my face in front of millions of Star Wars fans (laughs). On top of that, I had never written a trilogy before: a single story told in three volumes, in 300,000 words. But by the next morning, I had enough of a germ of an idea that I thought it could be possible. The big question was whether I could capture the atmosphere of Star Wars, but I knew I needed to at least try. I went ahead and said yes, and it seems to be working out so far.”