After years of embodying the rogue‑pilot hero Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Oscar Isaac is signalling a rare kind of comeback — but on deeply principled terms. The actor recently told GQ that while he is open to returning to the Star Wars universe, he currently has serious reservations about working with Disney unless the media giant proves it can handle its role responsibly. In his words: only if Disney can “figure it out” and refrain from “succumbing to fascism” would he consider reprising the role.
Isaac’s comments arrive at a particularly sensitive moment for the company. The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary ABC recently drew public heat for suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s show after a politically charged monologue — a move that sparked a broader debate around censorship, corporate pressure, and free expression in Hollywood. Though the suspension was reversed, it clearly impacted industry sentiment. The actor’s remarks suggest that creative talent are increasingly viewing major studios not just through aesthetic or logistical lenses, but through the prism of corporate ethics and sociopolitical influence.
This is a notable pivot from Isaac’s tone in earlier years, when he joked he’d only revisit Star Wars if he “needed another house.” Now, he frames his return as contingent on conditions far beyond script or salary: the studio’s moral compass. While the actor doesn’t fully close the door on Poe’s return, he places the burden squarely on the company to demonstrate leadership beyond entertainment.
For the Star Wars franchise — which has long navigated the balance between blockbuster spectacle and mythic storytelling — Isaac’s comments may carry weight. His portrayal of Poe proved popular, and any potential revival under his involvement could generate buzz. But with his demand for principled behaviour ahead of actual storytelling, the message is clear: studio culture matters as much as heroics.
As discussions play out behind the scenes, fans and industry watchers will be paying attention not just to who returns to a galaxy far, far away — but under what conditions, and in what climate of corporate responsibility.