Elon Musk Blasts Lucasfilm For Ruining “Star Wars” With Woke Propaganda

Elon Musk has once again stirred up controversy, this time taking aim at Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. Musk accused Kennedy of jeopardizing the beloved “Star Wars” franchise by pushing a “woke” agenda in the latest spinoff, “The Acolyte.” The series has faced criticism for its storyline, which features “lesbian space witches” as lead characters.

“She’s more deadly than the Death Star!” Musk quipped on X, responding to a post that depicted Kennedy as a “franchise killer” alongside other Empire death machines.

Kennedy, who has been at the helm of Lucasfilm since Disney acquired it in 2012, has staunchly defended her decision to hire Leslye Headland to direct “The Acolyte,” currently streaming on Disney+. Musk’s criticism didn’t stop there. In another post on X, he claimed that Kennedy is “super bigoted against men,” responding to allegations that Headland was hired due to struggles with a male-dominated fanbase.

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— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) June 21, 2024

Headland, the first woman to create a TV series for the “Star Wars” franchise, has aimed to diversify the cast by including minority actors like Amandla Stenberg, who identifies as nonbinary and gay, and Korean star Lee Jung-jae. The narrative of “The Acolyte” features an all-female coven of powerful witches, led by Mother Aniseya, played by Jodie Turner-Smith, who use the Force to generate female offspring. This storyline, however, has sparked significant backlash.

Kennedy remains unwavering in her support for Headland. Speaking to The New York Times, she said, “My belief is that storytelling does need to be representative of all people.” She described her decision to back Headland as “an easy decision,” despite the backlash from the “male-dominated” fanbase. Kennedy acknowledged that receiving criticism was “terrifying,” but she emphasized the importance of inclusivity.

Headland, addressing the criticism, told The Hollywood Reporter that she didn’t think “The Acolyte” was “queer with a capital Q,” suggesting that the show’s diversity is not its sole defining feature.

Disney’s recent trend of introducing “woke” content has not gone unnoticed. The animated satire “South Park” mocked Disney for “pandering” to audiences by promoting diversity in franchises like “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones.” One episode, titled “Joining the Panderverse,” took direct aim at Kennedy, accusing her of mandating the inclusion of “lame and gay” female characters.

Makes sense — hard to make something fans like when you hate your fanbase. pic.twitter.com/20kCOocqJz

— The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole84) June 22, 2024

This is not the first time Disney has faced criticism for its handling of the “Star Wars” franchise. In 2021, the company fired actor Gina Carano from “The Mandalorian” after controversial social media posts, including one that compared the political climate in the US to Nazi Germany. Musk announced earlier this year that he was backing Carano’s lawsuit against Disney. Carano claims she was ousted for her conservative views and is seeking reinstatement and damages.

Musk’s clashes with Disney extend beyond “Star Wars.” Last year, he blasted Disney CEO Bob Iger after the company paused advertisements on Musk’s X platform due to hate content proliferation. When asked about brands pulling ads, Musk bluntly responded, “Go f–k yourself.”

He later attempted to clarify his comment, stating it wasn’t aimed at all advertisers, as his social media company seeks to win back those that left the platform.

In the ongoing cultural battle over the future of beloved franchises, Musk’s outspoken criticism of Kathleen Kennedy and Disney’s direction for “Star Wars” highlights the broader clash between traditional values and modern progressive agendas.