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Oscar Isaac Reveals Chaotic Reshoots for Star Wars Film

4/20/2026

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Oscar Isaac (actor) said the line 'Somehow, Palpatine returned' was added during reshoots.
The process was chaotic as the team scrambled to understand the film.
The line faced backlash from fans and contributed to the film's poor reviews.
Isaac noted production challenges and that Lucasfilm may have realized issues too late.
Despite the struggles, he spoke positively about the Star Wars experience and hinted at future Poe Dameron projects.

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Story summary

Oscar Isaac (actor) said the line 'Somehow, Palpatine returned' was added during reshoots.
The process was chaotic as the team scrambled to understand the film.
The line faced backlash from fans and contributed to the film's poor reviews.
Isaac noted production challenges and that Lucasfilm may have realized issues too late.
Despite the struggles, he spoke positively about the Star Wars experience and hinted at future Poe Dameron projects.