Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the directing and writing team behind *Paddington 2*, say Lucasfilm approached them to develop a *Star Wars* film. They pitched a concept focused entirely on a droid, without using any of the franchise’s established characters. The project did not move forward, and the details are described as part of their broader discussion while promoting Farnaby’s latest work.
The outlets agree on the core account: the filmmakers were contacted by Lucasfilm, they presented a droid-centric story, and the film was not ultimately made. Coverage mainly differs in emphasis and framing—some reports focus on the creative premise (a standalone droid story), while others present it more as an intriguing behind-the-scenes anecdote tied to their *Paddington 2* success. Neither source indicates that the pitch reached production or provides information on why Lucasfilm declined or paused the idea, beyond that it ultimately did not happen.
