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Godzilla Minus Onewriter-director Takashi Yamazaki has expressed interest in helming aStar Warsfilm. Interestingly, both aforementioned franchises have been around for decades, with a global fan base that ranges from old to new generations.
Ahead of its US premiere,Godzilla Minus Onehas proven to be a big hit among Japanese and international audiences. Over the years, many iterations have been made, introducing new stories and characters, but the same kind of monster leading the franchise.
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Godzilla Minus OneDirector Reveals Obsession With TheStar WarsMovies
During an interview withSlash Film, directorTakashi Yamazakiconfessed his love for theStar Warsmovies and revealed his desire to work with Lucasfilm and Disney. Being a massive fan of the franchise, he admitted it had a huge influence on his career. He stated:
“I watched Star Wars, and that’s how I ended up being a filmmaker. I’m really hoping I will get a call and they will bring me on Star Wars. I think a more Japanese or even just Eastern take on Star Wars would be really, really interesting, so I hope they call me up.”
Godzilla Minus Oneis set in the 1940s during the aftermath of World War II. Fans have lauded the film’s cinematography and visual effects, and many claimed it looked better than Hollywood-produced versions despite its smaller budget.
Following the critical success ofGodzilla Minus One, the director remarked on what made it stand out among other adaptations in the Monsterverse. PreviousGodzillamovies heavily relied on destructive weaponry, but here, people relied on themselves and one another. He explained toVulture:
“Once you have Godzilla fighting any kaiju, the human story ends up taking a backseat. It’s great to have Godzilla fighting whoever, but my personal challenge would be to resolve that balance. The kaiju can battle, but the human story needs to be there.”
Gareth Edwards, director of the 2014Godzillafilm, commended Yamazaki’s work and regarded it as one of the bestGodzillamovies in history. He toldCinema TodayviaComic Book:
“There were a lot of things that I felt were very new for Godzilla, and I felt jealous the whole time I was watching the movie. This is what a Godzilla movie should be. [Godzilla Minus One] must be mentioned as a candidate for the best Godzilla movie of all time.”
Godzilla Minus Onecurrently has a critics’ score of 96 percent and an audience score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Disney Should Hire Takashi Yamazaki For The NextStar WarsFilm
Lucasfilm hiring someone like Takashi Yamazaki to work on a newStar Warsmovie would bring in an expert in visual effects, scriptwriting, and overall creative direction. His expertise will be an invigorating change to the underwhelming graphics of the pastStar Warsinstallments.
Instead of employing a new director with less experience in the VFX department, Yamazaki would be a perfect choice since he also serves as a visual effects supervisor on his own movies. If he can do stunning visuals inGodzilla Minus Onewith a limited budget, imagine what he could bring to the table in a big-budgetStar Warsproject.
Hopefully, Disney would consider Yamazaki and ring him up for an exciting collaboration. Besides, the Lucasfilm franchise is heavily influenced by Japanese culture so it’s only fitting to see a native filmmaker spearhead aStar Warsmovie.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
