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Who is Simon Farnaby?
Simon Farnaby is a screenwriter who was working on the cancelled Star Wars robot film. He's known for writing the recent film Wonka, demonstrating his experience with big-budget, character-driven stories. His involvement suggests the initial concept had creative merit, even if it ultimately didn't fit the Star Wars brand.
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