Lucas wanted David Lynch to direct Return of the Jedi

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posted Dec 11 @ 12:33 PM by Jason Kottke · gift link

In this video, Lynch describes a visit with George Lucas and why he turned down Lucas’ offer to direct Return of the Jedi.

So, he took me upstairs and he showed me these things called Wookiees. And now this headache is getting stronger.