We've known for a while that John Williams wouldn't be providing the score for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but it's fair to say that the majority of fans were pleased with the announcement that Alexandre Desplat (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Godzilla) would be working on the movie. Well, that's changed as he is no longer available due to reshoots altering the scoring calendar.
Instead, Michael Giacchino will be taking over. He's obviously best known for his work on the Star Trek and Pixar movies, while his next movie is Marvel's Doctor Strange. Some might call this an upgrade, but you can't help but wonder if Disney and Tony Gilroy - who is rumoured to have helmed the reshoots and taken over the post-production process - may have forced Gareth Edwards to make the change.
Giacchino actually made a cameo appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, so he's definitely a fan of the franchise and the score is no doubt in great hands. Still, will Rogue One be a mess or something special? It's hard to say at this stage, but these behind the scenes changes definitely feel like a disturbance in the Force. As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts on this news below.
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