Elon Musk criticized Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy for potentially endangering the 'Star Wars' franchise by incorporating what he perceives as "woke" messaging in the latest spinoff 'The Acolyte.'
Elon Musk Accuses Kathleen Kennedy of Gender Bias in 'Star Wars'
This has faced backlash due to its storyline involving lead characters who are described as "lesbian space witches."
Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm since Disney's acquisition of the company in 2012, has stood by her choice of Leslye Headland as the director of 'The Acolyte,' now available for streaming on Disney+.
In response to another post on X, Musk expressed his opinion about Kathleen Kennedy, stating that she is biased against men.
Lucas, the creator of the renowned franchise, sold his company to Disney for a staggering $4 billion. Since then, he has largely refrained from getting involved in any of the 'Star Wars' spinoffs.
Kathleen Kennedy Defends Female Leads Amid Fan Backlash in 'Star Wars'
Headland, the trailblazing creator of a TV series for the franchise, has made a conscious effort to enhance the diversity of 'The Acolyte' by selecting a talented cast that includes Amandla Stenberg, who identifies as nonbinary and gay, as well as Korean star Lee Jung-jae.
Kennedy expressed her concern over the negative response from certain fans towards the recent 'Star Wars' films and TV series that have featured female leads, such as Daisy Ridley's portrayal of Rey in the sequel trilogy.
According to the New York Post, Headland addressed the criticism in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last week, stating that she did not consider 'The Acolyte' to be explicitly queer.
Disney has faced backlash in recent years for incorporating more socially conscious content in order to reach a wider audience.
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