Lucasfilm reportedly developing new Skywalker trilogy with Jon Watts to direct
Deadline reports that Jon Watts has been hired for a new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker saga, written by Simon Kinberg, with Daisy Ridley possibly returning as Rey.
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Lucasfilm has hired director Jon Watts for a new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker saga, according to a Deadline report cited by The Guardian.
The first instalment is reportedly being written by Simon Kinberg, with Daisy Ridley said to be in consideration to return in the role of Rey.
Not yet greenlit
According to the report, the films have not yet been formally greenlit by Lucasfilm, and few additional details about the project have been confirmed.
Watts previously directed Spider-Man: No Way Home, a film built around reviving characters within a long-running franchise, a credential The Guardian notes as relevant to his potential approach to a new Skywalker-focused trilogy.
The report comes as Lucasfilm continues to expand the Star Wars franchise in other directions, including an upcoming film featuring Ryan Gosling reported to be unconnected to the Skywalker family.
Sources
- A new Skywalker trilogy for Star Wars? Going back to the same family-saga well is a waste of time — The Guardian — Culture
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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