Before selling Lucasfilm to Disney, George Lucas envisioned 'Star Wars: Underworld,' a live-action TV series exploring the grittier side of the Star Wars universe. The show reportedly had scripts written for around 50 episodes, delving into the criminal underworld between 'Revenge of the Sith' and 'A New Hope.' However, the project faced significant hurdles, primarily due to its ambitious scope and estimated high production costs. Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm ultimately led to the shelving of 'Underworld,' as the new owners prioritized different Star Wars narratives and formats, including the sequel trilogy and animated series like 'Rebels' and 'The Clone Wars.' The scripts remain unproduced.