“Working title is Kathleen Kennedy” — fans poke fun as Tony Gilroy teases Star Wars horror project at Lucasfilm

Hold onto your lightsabers, folks, because Star Wars is about to get a whole lot spookier with a horror project reportedly in the works. Tony Gilroy, the showrunner of Andor, recently expressed his wishes for a standalone Star Wars horror project and claimed that Disney already had something in the pipeline. And honestly, it was about time we saw Ewoks running scared instead of dancing.

Hilarious fan reactions to a Star Wars horror project reportedly being in the works

In a recent interview that will be etched in the annals of history, Tony Gilroy expressed his wishes to try something radically different from the tried-and-tested Star Wars formula. He pitched possible ideas for the project - and even joked about a three-camera sitcom for the beloved franchise.

While the idea of a three-camera sitcom featuring stormtroopers fumbling through their day sounds hilarious, the horror concept is what truly sends shivers down our collective spine. Netizens shared a similar sentiment on social media as the news sent fans into a meltdown, with fans already debating possible titles for the project. The roast session was in full flow when fans called into question Lucasflim's entire track record:

"Working title is Kathleen Kennedy", quipped one fan (via X / @SeanSemanko)

While some fans poked fun at Kathleen Kennedy (President of Lucasfilm), others ridiculed the franchise and turned the idea of a horror project into a comedic punchline:

"What do you mean project? I am pretty sure i've watched it already, sequel trilogy was a whole horror project", joked another fan (via X / @victhorson)

"Finally… star wars is embracing how scary it already is to be a fan", another fan chimed in (via X / @szaseiji)

While the genre shift could certainly prove to be an exciting watch, the purists have still not gathered their heads around the idea. While some fans rejoiced over the tantalizing prospect, others expressed their displeasure and took the news as an opportunity to unleash their most creative insults. As Lucasfilm flirts with the absurd, one fan summed up the collective disbelief perfectly:

"Huh, a Star Wars movie where the real horror is trying to understand the timeline"

Of course, there’s an undeniable appeal in the project as the possibilities are limitless for the beloved franchise shifting to the horror genre- we can get to see iconic characters of the franchise in a light we've never seen before. Amid the roast session, some fans are already losing their minds, cooking up potential scenarios for when the project drops:

"Imagine a Stormtrooper getting spooked by a Sith ghost", quipped one fan (via X / @Art_inPlay)

"Star Wars horror is exactly the kind of curveball the franchise needs. Give us Sith ghosts, ancient curses, and Jedi losing their minds in the Unknown Regions" joked another (via X / @meraas_x)

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Tony Gilroy's comments sparked off a wave of hilarity on social media as fans roasted the franchise into oblivion. Through decades of perseverance, Star Wars has cemented its position both as a cultural phenomenon and a punchline for fans the world over.

While it remains to be seen if Tony Gilroy's vision actually comes to fruition, fans' eyes will be firmly fixated on this horror saga, only to roast the franchise even harder!

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