{
  "id": 17883816,
  "title": "Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Explains How He Would Fix the Star Wars Franchise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/project-hail-mary-author-andy-weir-explains-how-he-would-fix-the-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T23:45:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/project-hail-mary-author-andy-weir-explains-how-he-would-fix-the-star-wars-franchise"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andy Weir, the author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary, has some ideas on how he'd tackle telling Star Wars stories if given the chance. Known for his engaging sci-fi novels, Weir has previously adapted his works into successful films. In a recent interview with SlashFilm, he was asked about his vision for the Star Wars franchise, and he had a clear opinion. Weir suggested that returning to the Galactic Civil War period, rather than focusing on the conflict itself, would be more appealing to fans. He explained that after a monumental war, the victory might not feel satisfying, as it would signify an end to the conflict. Weir proposed telling stories of characters who lived through the wars, much like how World War II has inspired numerous fictional narratives. He cited the Disney series Andor, which explores the rebellion before the Galactic Civil War, as an example of a successful approach. However, Weir noted that turning Andor's detailed storytelling into a two-hour movie would be challenging, as the series was too deep and well-crafted for such a format. This latest insight from Weir comes after his recent comments on AI, which have been met with cautionary views.",
  "summary": "Andy Weir, famous for penning The Martian and Project Hail Mary, has some strong ideas about how he would tackle telling stories in the Star Wars universe if he had the chance.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}