Screenwriter Tony Gilroy Gets Candid About 'Rogue One' Reshoots | THR News

Tony Gilroy discusses his role in reworking Rogue One, a Star Wars story, after being hired by Lucasfilm due to dissatisfaction with the original direction. He focused on simplifying the film's narrative, emphasizing themes of sacrifice. Despite the film's success, Gilroy, not a Star Wars fan, has no plans to return to the franchise, viewing Rogue One more as a Battle of Britain movie.

What was the main reason Lucasfilm hired Tony Gilroy for 'Rogue One'?

• To act in a leading role

• To compose the soundtrack for the film

• To rework the film due to dissatisfaction with its original state

• To direct the entire movie from scratch

What theme did Tony Gilroy identify as central to 'Rogue One'?

• Betrayal

• Adventure

• Sacrifice

• Friendship

How did Tony Gilroy view his lack of interest in Star Wars before joining the project?

• As a reason to decline the project

• As a superpower

• As a neutral factor

• As a disadvantage

What was Tony Gilroy's opinion on returning to work on future Star Wars projects?

• He was eager to return

• He planned to return soon

• He had no interest in returning

• He was undecided

How does Tony Gilroy describe 'Rogue One' in terms of its genre?

• A Battle of Britain movie

• A science fiction thriller

• A traditional Star Wars movie

• A romantic comedy