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06 - Ryan Johnson's Star Wars Prequel Rumors

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Mar 5, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Fake Rumors Website

  • Connor Ratliff created a fake Star Wars prequel rumors website in the '90s.
  • He attributed the rumors to a fictional character named "Ryan Johnson".
INSIGHT

Toxic Fandoms

  • Ratliff received hate mail for his fake Star Wars rumors.
  • This highlighted the toxic side of some fandoms.
ANECDOTE

Life Imitates Art

  • Ratliff wrote a screenplay featuring an angry Star Wars fan named Ryan Johnson.
  • Years later, filmmaker Rian Johnson directed The Last Jedi, facing similar fan backlash.
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