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In 2015, Lawrence Kasdan co-wrote "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" alongside director J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. Kasdan's involvement brought continuity to the franchise as he had previously co-written "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi". His experience and knowledge of the "Star Wars" universe contributed to the successful revival of the series and the introduction of a new generation of characters and storylines.