Oscar Isaac is open to more “Star Wars” if Disney does 'not succumb to fascism'
- - Oscar Isaac is open to more “Star Wars” if Disney does 'not succumb to fascism'
Mekishana PierreNovember 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Oscar Isaac at the 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' premiere on Dec. 18, 2019
Oscar Isaac isn't planning on a return to a galaxy far away right now, but the star is open to the possibility — on one condition.
While chatting about his latest role as Victor Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Netflix film Frankenstein, Isaac reflected on his feelings about returning to the Star Wars franchise after the final and ill-received film of the sequel trilogy, 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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Oscar Isaac in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Isaac, along with John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, and Adam Driver, made his franchise debut in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in which he played the resistance pilot Poe Dameron. In 2020, Isaac told Deadline that he wants to focus on indie projects and joked that he probably wouldn't return for another Star Wars installment unless he "needs another house."
"That was a real likable quote," Isaac quipped to GQ in a new interview published Monday, recalling the reaction to his comment. "Y'know, people ask you things, you say stuff, you don't really think about it that much. I said a slightly dickish thing."
Still, it's a definite softening from Isaac's previous stance of never returning to the franchise again. "I mean, I'd be open to it, although right now I'm not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great," Isaac said. "But if that happens, then yeah, I'd be open to having a conversation about a galaxy far away. Or any number of other things."
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According to GQ, the interview took place two days after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September, following Kimmel's brief remarks regarding the MAGA response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move was highly controversial and short-lived; after a surge of Disney+ subscription cancellations and public outcry, the network reinstated the late-night talk show after just six days.
However, President Donald Trump's administration continues targeting Kimmel and other late-night hosts. The president's retaliative criticism, and subsequent reaction from corporations, have led to a wave of backlash from notable figures in Hollywood, who warn how Kimmel's suspension and the cancellation ofThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert are signs of an attack on free speech.
In response, superstar activist Jane Fonda relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment with several of her peers, calling it "the most frightening moment of my life."
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John Boyega and Oscar Isaac in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
As for Isaac, if he does plan on returning to Star Wars, he probably wouldn't be alone since he isn't the only sequel trilogy star who has softened on their stance of returning to the franchise. Boyega, who played rogue stormtrooper Finn, proves to still be a fan of the franchise that made him a breakout star despite having been critical of Disney's handling of his character.
In a 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, Boyega opened up about some of the specific themes and ideas he wished the trilogy would've explored — some focusing on Finn, some on other familiar characters. "I feel like Star Wars fans needed more time with those characters that we love so much," he told the outlet.
The star noted that he had no plans to reprise his role as Finn but reiterated that he wouldn't mind returning for new films if Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams are involved and costars like Ridley or Isaac would appear with him.
But as for Finn's story? "I'm good on that," Boyega said.
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