George Lucas says he retired from directing after planning three more Star Wars films
George Lucas revealed during a CBS Sunday Morning interview that he intended to direct three additional Star Wars movies before retiring in 2005.
Interview on CBS Sunday Morning
Lucas sat down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss his career and the opening of his new museum. He explained that he had originally planned to helm three more entries in the franchise after Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Instead, he chose to step away from directing to focus on other projects.
Details of the Lucas Museum
The museum is located in Los Angeles and features 1,200 pieces of art from his private collection. The facility spans 300,000 square feet across a 13-acre campus with 35 galleries. Plans for the project were first announced in 2013 before the site was finalized.
Lucas Wife Discusses Design Process
Mellody Hobson, Lucas's wife and business partner, noted that he was deeply involved in every design detail. She stated that the team often struggled to explain his specific vision to outside observers. Lucas pointed out during the interview that more lighting was needed to read certain art inscriptions.
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