Lucasfilm Reportedly Eyes Dakota Johnson for Star Wars Role

Dakota Johnson, known for her role in the romantic comedy 'Materialists' alongside Pedro Pascal, is reportedly being considered for a role in an upcoming Star Wars project. Despite her recent candid criticism of her experience with the Marvel franchise's 'Madame Web,' where she expressed frustration over creative decisions being made by committee, Johnson remains open to major franchise opportunities. Her collaboration with Pascal, who stars in 'The Mandalorian,' may have influenced her potential involvement with Lucasfilm. Industry insiders caution that the casting reports are preliminary and that no formal talks have been confirmed, but Lucasfilm's current focus on new stories and diverse filmmakers aligns with this potential casting. Johnson has taken a philosophical view on big-budget film failures, emphasizing that setbacks are common and she does not hold grudges against such projects. Meanwhile, 'Materialists' has drawn attention for its depiction of modern relationships and sparked discussions about character lifestyle realism.