The Fall of Skywalker II: The Mystery Box

<p>It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that any criticism of J.J. Abrams’ work must discuss the Mystery Box.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://jonmccoyart.com/blog/starwars-the-rise-of-skywalker-sketchbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Jon McCoy’s Episode IX Visual Sketchbook </a>- it’s really fuckin cool! Also while you’re at it, Phil Saunders has also <a href="https://philsaunders.artstation.com/albums/2168975" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shared a heap of his work on the film </a>with explanations of the process AND exact dates that really helped me piece together the timeline on this one.</p><p><br></p><p>We have <a href="patreon.com/GoingRoguePodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">a Patreon</a> - if you like what we do, you can be part of it! There are bonus episodes too. I dunno how to promote stuff I don’t like ads either that’s why we don’t run any and instead rely on the generosity of our Patreon Subscribers!</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring:</p><p>Patrick Tomaso as J.J. Abrams</p><p>Christian Byers as Chris Terrio </p><p>Angus Truskett as Rian Johnson</p><p>Josh Boerman as Bob Iger</p><p>Abigail Nussbaum as Kathleen Kennedy</p><p>Asher Elbein as Phil Saunders</p><p>Grace Koh as Maryann Brandon</p><p>Kobi Omenaka as Vincent Canby </p><p>Jackson Ryan as Brian Hiatt</p><p>Andrew Levins as Fredrick S Clarke (the Cinefantastique reviewer who hated Empire)</p><p>The Great Jamie Tram as Kelly Marie Tran</p><p><br></p><p>CLIPS </p><p>Star Wars Episode IV: Return of the Jedi</p><p>Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi</p><p>Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpjVgF5JDq8&t=1s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Mystery Box</a>: JJ Abrams TED Talk</p><p>The Skywalker Legacy</p><p>David Fincher Interview Special: The Empire Podcast</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgvJuEi_7LQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">JJ Abrams Explains Why He Brought Back the Emperor in Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker - Geek Culture</a></p><p>Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Audio Commentary </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ1mmkKb_BQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">James Earl Jones Recalls Luke I Am Your Father</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/6ELygTJL8Xg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Guest Host Josh Gad Interviews Daisy Ridley - Jimmy Kimmel Live</a>