# Leigh Brackett’s Star Wars Sequel (Rerelease)

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Podcast: [Skytalkers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/skytalkers-994953)
Published: 2026-07-09T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Leigh Brackett, the first writer of the sequel to 1977’s Star Wars. Known as “The Queen of Space Opera,” Leigh Brackett worked with George Lucas to write a Star Wars sequel before it was called The Empire Strikes Back. Sadly, Brackett tragically died of cancer before completing the project and Lawrence Kasden was brought on — but several of her ideas and concepts made it to the screen. Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Brackett’s life, her involvement with Star Wars, her 2nd draft, what they liked about it and what they didn’t, and so much more. Leigh Bracket’s ESB Draft: ⁠ https://starwarz.com/tbone/wp-content/uploads/Star-Wars-Sequel-Brackett.pdf⁠ Gizmodo Article: ⁠ https://gizmodo.com/they-mocked-her-science-fantasy-then-she-wrote-empir-489586578 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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