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John Favreau: Known for his success in other franchises, he has the ability to produce critically acclaimed content, but there are doubts about his willingness due to previous experiences with studio politics.
Simon Kinberg: A producer known for the X-Men franchise, Kinberg is also viewed as a potential “wild card” candidate due to his previous work.
James Mangold: The director and writer is viewed with skepticism regarding his experience leading Lucasfilm.
Derek Hoffman: Recently appointed as Lucasfilm’s head of development, he represents a potentially fresh perspective if Disney chooses to pivot direction.