Recently, it was confirmed that the classic and acclaimed “Star Wars” franchise will be getting a new movie, written by Damon Lindelof (“Watchmen,” “The Leftovers”) and Justin Britt-Gibson, who wrote (“The Strain”) , serial horror film produced by Guillermo del Toro.
And, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the plot will take place after the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” which opens the possibility of seeing the return of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and company.
However, the project will not be a sequel to the trilogy released between 2015 and 2019, but a standalone production that could generate an independent trilogy, if the first film is a success.
At the moment, the plot is still being worked on, so there aren’t many details, which means filming should take a while to get started.
It was also said that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who directed the 4th episode of ‘Ms. Marvel’, is in talks to lead the project.
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In addition to this film, Lucasfilm is producing three more titles.
One of them is “Rogue Squadron,” which will be directed by Patty Jenkins (“Wonder Woman”), but remains without a premiere date after a production hiatus.
There are still two untitled projects left… One will be produced by Kevin Feige, with a screenplay by Michael Waldron (Loki), while Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Love and Thunder’) will direct another, which has been in development for more than two years with screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns (‘1917’).
Recalling that the last feature film in the intergalactic saga was “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, released in 2019. Despite mixed reviews, the film grossed over $1.07 billion worldwide and won three Oscar nominations – Best Original Soundtrack, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound Editing).
Remember the trailer:
With the return of Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), everyone fears his power. Thus, the Resistance takes the lead in the battle that will dictate the course of the galaxy. Training to become a full-fledged Jedi, Rey (Daisy Ridley) still finds herself conflicted with her past and her future, but fearful of the answers she might get from her complex connection with Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), who is also in conflict. .. by force.