AceShowbiz - Denis Villeneuve, known for his incredible work on films like "Dune," "Blade Runner 2049," and "Arrival," has made it clear that directing a "Star Wars" movie is not a dream of his. In an interview on "The Town" podcast, Villeneuve detailed his reasons for distancing himself from the iconic franchise despite his early love for the original trilogy.

The "Dune" filmmaker shared that his passion for "Star Wars" began at a young age, stating, "I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars."

Villeneuve recalled how the release of "The Empire Strikes Back" was a pivotal moment in his life, expressing, "I mean, 'The Empire Strikes Back' is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life. I saw the movie a billion times onscreen. I was traumatized by 'The Empire Strikes Back.' I adore Star Wars."

However, Villeneuve's admiration for the series took a significant turn with the release of 1983's "Return of the Jedi." He remarked, "The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with 'Return of the Jedi.' It's a long story. I was 15 years old, and my best friend and I wanted to take a cab and go to L.A. and talk to George Lucas - we were so angry! Still today, the Ewoks. It turned out to be a comedy for kids."

This shift in tone and direction of the saga left a lasting impression on Villeneuve, solidifying his view that "Star Wars became crystallized in its own mythology, very dogmatic, it seemed like a recipe, no more surprises."

Villeneuve stands firm in his belief that the "Star Wars" universe has become too codified, leaving little room for creative freedom or unexpected twists. He added, "I'm not dreaming to do a Star Wars because it feels like code is very codified." As a filmmaker who thrives on crafting unique and original stories, the rigid structure of "Star Wars" is not appealing to him.

In terms of other franchises like "Star Trek", Villeneuve admitted, "I'm not a Trekkie," distancing himself from any potential involvement in the "Star Trek" universe. Instead, he hinted at possibly working on a third installment of "Dune" but expressed a greater interest in returning to individual, original films.

In an era where streaming services dominate, Villeneuve remained adamant about the importance of the theatrical experience. "The big screen is part of the language, to share a story together, to receive the communal emotional experience of cinema in a theater," he said. "We're not meant to be alone, we're meant to share together. … I believe the theater experience will prevail."