One Star Wars actor is making his feelings about The Walt Disney Company extremely clear.
Recent controversy surrounding The Walt Disney Company has prompted renewed scrutiny of how the studio handles political pressure, public perception, and internal cultural direction. The company’s recent decisions have created tension not only among viewers but among some of the talent connected to its largest franchises.
Disney recently temporarily suspended production of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after remarks Kimmel made in the wake of political activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The move sparked criticism from observers who argued that the company had bowed to pressure from the Trump administration. Kimmel later returned to the show.
At the same time, Disney has shifted its approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. References to the 2021 Reimagine Tomorrow initiative were removed from regulatory filings in February, and several development programs for underrepresented employees were discontinued. Executive performance metrics tied specifically to DEI were folded into broader talent evaluation criteria.
Oscar Isaac Breaks His Silence
It is within this climate that Oscar Isaac, who portrayed Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, addressed whether he would consider returning to Star Wars. Isaac’s comments connected his stance directly to concerns about Disney’s present trajectory.
Isaac specifically told GQ that he would only reprise the role if The Walt Disney Company does not “succumb to fascism.”
“If that happens, then yeah, I’d be open to having a conversation about a galaxy far away,” he said. “Or any number of other things.”
The interview pointed back to Isaac’s earlier, joking remark that he would return only if he “wanted to buy another house.” Isaac acknowledged the comment was “slightly dickish,” while clarifying that the underlying hesitation remains.
“Right now, I’m not so open to working with Disney,” Isaac said. He added that he might reconsider if the company “can kinda figure it out.”
The Star Wars Landscape Behind the Decision
The Star Wars franchise itself remains in a state of transition. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) divided fans, while series like “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “The Acolyte” drew mixed reactions.
Projects once announced with confidence — including those from Rian Johnson and Taika Waititi — appear to have stalled. A planned cinematic return for Daisy Ridley as Rey also appears to be stuck in development hell.
Reports that Disney halted a proposed Adam Driver-led project titled The Hunt for Ben Solo prompted backlash so intense that fans funded a banner flown over The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank reading, “Save The Hunt for Ben Solo.”
Isaac’s comments now sit at the intersection of these tensions. His return depends not only on contract negotiations or creative direction – but on whether the environment he would return to aligns with the principles he is willing to stand behind.
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