Victoria Mahoney made history as the first Black female filmmaker to direct a Star Wars film with Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Her passion for the franchise and support from J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy helped her transition into blockbuster films. Mahoney now directs The Old Guard 2, taking over the franchise and exploring new themes and character dynamics. The sequel expands on relationships and introduces a new villain, Discord, while challenging the main characters' immortality concept, setting the stage for a gripping narrative evolution.
I was embraced on Star Wars with incredible respect and regard by J.J. [Abrams] and Kathleen [Kennedy]. They knew that this was a chance to allow someone who loved Star Wars to come in and swing it back in a way that had not happened historically.
There's a very, very specific sort of creative baton that exists on any franchise. Gina and I talked in regards to different choices she made in the first movie that were important to me.
The Old Guard 2 thankfully doubles down on the relationships that made its predecessor so unique, but it also takes surprising swings in expanding the world of the franchise.
The rise of a new villain in Discord introduces some heady lore about our heroes and their regenerative powers. The sequel pulls the rug out from under Andy and her team.
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