At least Rian Johnson critics are happy with the choice of D&D for the next Star Wars movie.
Then again, with the GoT showrunners and Rian Johnson in contention for the next Star Wars movie, there was no Option B — the choice was going to be controversial.
They seem to have few major complaints about the final season of Game of Thrones vs. the continued airing of grievances over Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
You have to admit the timing is a bit awkward for that incredibly popular petition to be followed by the Star Wars movie announcement.