Damon Lindelof Finds Picketing Against Disney More Fun Than Writing Star Wars

Damon Lindelof has made a name for himself working on such acclaimed projects as the TV series Lost, The Leftovers and Watchmen.

So when it was announced that he would be helming an upcoming Star Wars movie, many fans believed that the new installment of the franchise was in good hands.

However, their happiness was short-lived as the filmmaker was fired and replaced by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, much to the confusion and disappointment of many.

Now, Lindelof has joined his colleagues in the ongoing WGA strike, picketing in Burbank against Disney, the very company that fired him, along with Justin Britt-Gibson, who was fired from the Star Wars movie along with him.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Damon revealed that picketing is "a lot more fun than writing a Star Wars movie," and that while he doesn't know when the strike will end, his resolve is as strong as ever.

Fans express their support for the screenwriter, lamenting that he didn't get a chance to use his talent for the good of their favorite franchise and how unfairly he was treated in the end.

Moreover, they believe that the fact that he seems to be happier standing on the picket lines may be indicative of a larger problem with the franchise and the industry in general.

Fans think that his words may be an indirect hint at how much the studio must have controlled the writing process for the film, breathing down the writers' necks and allowing little creative freedom.

In light of all this, they believe that Lindelof may have been miserable while working on the project, and they're glad that he doesn't seem to feel bad about walking away from it.

The WGA strike just passed the 100-day mark, but there's still no word on when it will end.

As for the upcoming Star Wars movie, which remains without an official title for now, no release date has been announced, making it clear that we won't be seeing it anytime soon.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Reddit