Came across this old reddit post that compares the leaked TFA call sheet with the theatrical film.
The early cut was basically a different film: longer, less derivative, juicier and more fleshed out.
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLeaks/comments/3y1rw8/what_got_cut_call_sheet_leaks_vs_the_film/
I’m starting to see a pattern here, JJ.