When you have a name likeGeorge Lucas, though, it might make things a bit easier.

I didn’t put my name on a bunch of movies.

That one was ‘Body Heat.’

A custom image of George Lucas in front of a still from Body Heat

Image by Federico Napoli

I want it to be you making this movie.'"

So I did get involved in the film."

Lucas capped it off by saying thathe loves Hensonand called him “a genius.”

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A seductive crime drama centered on Ned Racine, a lawyer whose life takes a dangerous turn when he meets Matty Walker, the alluring wife of a rich businessman. Drawn by desire, Ned and Matty plot to kill her husband and claim his wealth. As the plan unfolds, Ned finds himself caught in a maze of lies, manipulation, and unforeseen complications.

He went on to say:

“A lot of those are like that.

I think, ‘This guy is great.

I wanna help him.’

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I mean, Jim Henson wasn’t a small guy.

That’s why I became a producer.”

Stay tuned for more updates from Cannes and the event featuring George Lucas.

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Drawn by desire, Ned and Matty plot to kill her husband and claim his wealth.

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Body Heat