George Lucas is defending the Star Wars franchise against criticism that he cast “all white men” in the movies.
The legendary director just received the Honorary Palme D’Or award during the closing ceremony at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Saturday (May 25) in Cannes, France. George was joined at the event by his wife Mellody Hobson.
During a press conference at the festival, George reacted to the criticism. Keep reading to find out more… “They would say, ‘It’s all white men,’” he said (via Variety). “Most of the people are aliens!
The idea is you’re supposed to accept people for what they are, whether they’re big and furry or whether they’re green or whatever.
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