Rian Johnson didn't know Rise of Skywalker plans while making The

Rian Johnson didn't know Rise of Skywalker plans while making The Last Jedi.

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Rian Johnson didn't know Rise of Skywalker plans while making The Last Jedi

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Just because Rian Johnson didn't follow fan theories doesn't mean he “veered sharply” from JJ's vision. And just because JJ Abrams executed TLJ's “your heritage doesn't have to define you” message differently