imperialscum said:

Thrawn said:

Too bad he didn't consider being authentic with Star Trek. I seriously have my doubts that he will in any way honor or respect the Star Wars universe, but that's my own personal viewpoint based on what I have seen of his movies. I sincerely do hope I'm wrong.

I don't think that's really up to him. Lucas' story treatment and Arndt's screenplay will define things.

Film director (if not also a writer) is basically more or less an operational director. In general, I think writers should get more credit than the director since they are the real creative force.

In a sense they are. But it is up to the director to tell that story visually and bring it to life. That takes skill and adeptness if it is to be done properly. Otherwise it may aswell just be a book. The directors vision is what it comes down to.