In the galaxy far, far away, where the Star Wars film about the infamous bounty hunter, Boba Fett. This film, however, never saw the light of day and was ultimately scrapped, but its shadow continues to intrigue fans and analysts alike. 393v63
In a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Mangold opened up about his vision for the movie. The director described his original concept as being “borderline R-rated,” a single planet spaghetti Western that would have been too hardcore for characters like Baby Yoda to be part of. He its, “At the point I was doing it, I was probably scaring the s**t out of everyone”.
The film was in the early conceptual stages of production when it was abruptly cancelled. This was primarily due to a shift in Disney’s strategy for the Mandalorian” to lead the franchise. Mangold stated, “In a moment of corporate realignment or whatever happened with the Han Solo movie, they just suddenly decided they weren’t making pictures like that, and the opportunities in streaming presented themselves”.
This redirection towards a more family-friendly tone has been evident in Book of Boba Fett”, and the “Ahsoka” series. It seems that blending this lighter tone with Mangold’s vision for an R-rated film would not have been a good fit.
Despite the cancellation of his Boba Fett movie, Mangold will still get another chance to leave his Boba Fett movie.
While we may never get to see Mangold’s vision of a darker, more intense Star Wars universe materialize, his bold concept serves as a reminder of the expansive and multifaceted nature of the Star Wars universe. Whether it’s the wholesome charm of Baby Yoda or the grittiness of a lone bounty hunter, there’s something for everyone in this galaxy far, far away.
