In the early 2010s, ABC was developing a live-action Star Wars series titled 'Star Wars: Underworld,' which would have focused on rival families living on Coruscant during the transition between the prequel and original trilogies. The project was spearheaded by George Lucas, with notable figures like Ron Moore involved in its creation. However, the series faced significant challenges, particularly its estimated budget of $40 million per episode, which was considered too high for network television. Following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2013, discussions about the series stalled, and it ultimately never found a home. The advent of Disney+ and the success of The Mandalorian in 2019 highlighted the potential for Star Wars content on streaming platforms, allowing for more expansive storytelling and advanced production techniques. The Mandalorian's groundbreaking use of technology and its focus on new characters, like Grogu, set a new standard for the franchise, making the earlier concept for a network series seem less feasible. While 'Star Wars: Underworld' had intriguing elements, the evolution of the franchise on Disney+ demonstrated that the timing and platform were crucial for its success.