SWR Ep. 155: From A Certain Point Of View with Jason Fry, Part 1

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Jason Fry wanted to write the last moments of Alderaan, but another author beat him to it.

This episode is part one of an interview with Star Wars author Jason Fry, conducted by host David Modders. The discussion centers on Fry's contributions to the 'From a Certain Point of View' anthology series, which retells classic Star Wars films from minor characters' perspectives. Fry wrote stories for all three books: 'Duty Roster' in 'A New Hope', 'Rendezvous Point' in 'The Empire Strikes Back', and 'Colonels and Husks' in 'Return of the Jedi'. He is one of only three authors featured in all three volumes, alongside Tom Angleberger and Adam Christopher. Fry explains how projects typically originate from Lucasfilm or publishers, not authors, and details the creative process behind his stories. For 'Duty Roster', he initially wanted to write about Alderaan's destruction but pivoted to a meta-joke about 'Fake Wedge', an actor discrepancy in the film, which he then developed into an emotional narrative about guilt and redemption. He discusses incorporating elements from 'Rogue One' and pilot lore to enrich the story. The conversation shifts to 'Rendezvous Point', which Fry describes as an homage to the X-Wing novels by Michael Stackpole and Aaron Allston, blending humor with themes of leadership. He shares insights into character development, such as for Scylla Hot, and coordination with other authors like Claudia Gray for using her character Contessa. Fry also touches on Easter eggs, canon considerations, and real-world inspirations, like theater pranks influencing pilot behavior in his stories. The episode concludes with host David Modders providing contact information and teasing part two of the interview.

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Wedge survives the Death Star run, but the conversation is most interested in what the victory leaves behind.

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