The Internet Reacts to Jon Favreau's New 'Star Wars' Television Series

I’ve got mixed feelings about this to be sure, but I’m hoping he brings the heart, warmth and humanity that shines in his work from Elf, to Chef to the Jungle Book, and staffs the show with producers and writers who will provide new perspectives to LFL and SW. https://t.co/aD9XHEbCCS

Please PLEASE fill your episode directors chairs and writer’s room with women, POC, and LGBT people for this project. TRY.

Can everyone stop losing their minds over Jon Favreau being hired to do a Star Wars show. It shouldn’t honestly matter what race or gender he is. If he’s the most qualified to do the series then he’s going to get the job and he’s a well known and overall pretty good director.

Would love to see @Jon_Favreau commit to an #InclusionRider for this series. That is how allies do the work: they open the door for others using the power and privilege they hold. #Akuarel can help. #OscarsSoWhite @Inclusionists https://t.co/bo2tWiYsrM

If anyone wants to know what white male privilege is tell them Jon Favreau directed Cowboys & Aliens and still went directly on to do massive Disney blockbusters and then a Star Wars show.

I love Jon Favreau's work, so this is not a knock on him, but @Disney announcing yet another white guy to head up a Star Wars project is pissing me off. And to make the announcement on #InternationalWomensDay is pretty tone-deaf overall.

Maybe Hire some People who aren’t straight white guys ? Maybe Just Once ?

Jon Favreau coming to Star Wars was inevitable, excited!!

lucasfilm hire someone that isn't a white male challenge

What if I told you Jon Favreau's Star Wars TV show is a Sopranos prequel set in the Terminator universe, starring Mackenzie Davis?