Oscar Isaac's Evolving Stance on Returning to 'Star Wars' Amid Disney Controversy: A GQ Interview Insight
Oscar Isaac expressed his willingness to reprise his role as Poe Dameron in a future "Star Wars" movie in an interview with Variety before the premiere of "Frankenstein" at the Venice Film Festival. However, his stance on working with Disney became more complicated after Disney-owned ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel for comments he made about the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. In a recent interview with GQ magazine, Isaac mentioned that he would be open to returning to "Star Wars" if Disney can address certain issues.
The interview with Isaac took place shortly after ABC and Disney suspended production of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" due to Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's death. Kimmel's return to ABC happened four days after the interview with Isaac. Isaac's comments on returning to "Star Wars" reflect his evolving perspective on the franchise, as he initially had reservations about reprising his role as Poe Dameron.
During a Deadline panel in 2020, Isaac expressed that making "Star Wars" movies was not his primary goal as an actor. He preferred working on independent films with inspiring collaborators. However, he acknowledged the possibility of returning to "Star Wars" in the future, especially if the opportunity presented itself.
Isaac admitted in the GQ interview that his previous statements about not wanting to return to "Star Wars" may have been hasty. He reflected on his past remarks and acknowledged that he might have come across as dismissive. Despite his earlier reservations, Isaac seems open to the idea of revisiting the "Star Wars" universe under the right circumstances.
For more insights from Oscar Isaac's interview with GQ, visit the magazine's website to read the full conversation.