Actor Oscar ⁢Isaac has indicated he is currently ‍reluctant to reprise his role as Poe Dameron in the “Star wars” franchise, but his hesitation ⁣stems not from the character himself, but from concerns⁤ about Disney’s corporate behavior. The actor’s comments came in a new interview with GQ, published November 10, 2023.

“I’d be⁤ open to ⁢it, although right now, I’m not so open to ⁣working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you ⁢know, not succumb ⁣to fascism, ⁣that would be great.But if that⁣ happens, then yeah, I’d be open to having a conversation about a galaxy far away. Or any number of other ‍things.”

Isaac’s comments where made just⁣ two‍ days after ABC and Disney temporarily suspended production on⁣ Jimmy Kimmel Live! following remarks made ⁤by ‍host Jimmy Kimmel about Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator, according to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter. The suspension sparked debate about freedom of speech and ⁢corporate influence.

Isaac originally⁢ portrayed the ⁢X-wing fighter pilot Poe Dameron throughout the‍ “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, ⁣appearing in The force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of‍ Skywalker (2019). He previously suggested he would ‍only consider returning to the ‍”Star Wars” universe⁣ if financially necessary,stating he’d need⁢ “another house.”

Addressing that earlier comment, Isaac clarified: “Y’know, people ask you things, you say stuff, you don’t really think about it that ⁤much. I said⁤ a slightly d-ckish‍ thing.”

Context: The⁢ Jimmy Kimmel Live!⁢ Suspension

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel live! production stemmed from a monologue ⁣where⁣ Kimmel criticized Charlie Kirk’s reaction to ‍John Fetterman’s ⁣stroke, as reported⁤ by NBC News. Kirk had made comments ⁢perceived as mocking Fetterman’s speech⁣ difficulties.Disney’s response, suspending ‍production, drew criticism from media watchdogs and free speech advocates who argued it represented‍ a yielding ⁣to political pressure.

Isaac’s Previous Statements About Returning to Star Wars

Prior to the recent controversy, Isaac’s willingness to return to⁣ the “Star Wars” franchise ‍appeared⁤ contingent on financial incentives. His comment about needing “another house” was widely interpreted ‍as‍ a ⁤tongue-in-cheek way of saying he would need a ⁣substantial offer to revisit the role.However, his current statements ‍suggest a shift in priorities, placing ethical considerations above monetary gain.

What This Means for the Future⁣ of Poe dameron

Isaac’s comments cast doubt⁤ on his potential involvement in any future “Star Wars” projects. While he remains open‍ to the possibility, his conditions – specifically, Disney addressing what he ‍terms⁤ “fascism” – represent a significant hurdle.⁤ ⁤The term is open to interpretation, but appears to relate to Disney’s handling of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! situation and potentially broader concerns about corporate censorship.

Disney is ⁢currently developing several new “Star ⁤Wars” projects for both film and‍ Disney+,including The Acolyte, a ⁤mystery-thriller series set in the High‍ Republic era, and future⁣ films planned by Lucasfilm