A Star Wars film is currently being developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. It will be directed by Taika Waititi, who previously directed "Chapter 8: Redemption" from The Mandalorian and will co-write it with Star Wars newcomer Krysty Wilson-Cairns. The feature film will be theatrically released on an as-yet-unannounced date.
Production[edit | edit source]
In January 2020, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Taika Waititi was approached to work on a Star Wars movie.[2] The project was officially announced on May 4, 2020 on StarWars.com, confirming Waititi's involvement and the addition of Krysty Wilson-Cairns as a co-writer.[1]
Promotional art shown during the December 2020 Disney investor's call.
During a Disney investor's broadcast in December 2020, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that Waititi and Wilson-Cairns were already at work on the film's script. A Star Wars logo designed in Waititi's signature style was shown during the film's portion of the announcement, along with art featuring a diamond-shaped object floating in space. No further information about the film was revealed.[3]
Credits[edit | edit source]
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi to Direct and Co-Write new Star Wars Feature Film For Theatrical Release; Oscar Nominee Krysty Wilson-Cairns to Co-Write Screenplay with Waititi on StarWars.com (backup link)- New Star Wars Filmmakers, Star Wars Day Fun, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Exciting Lucasfilm Announcements, A New Story From The High Republic, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi to Direct and Co-Write new Star Wars Feature Film For Theatrical Release; Oscar Nominee Krysty Wilson-Cairns to Co-Write Screenplay with Waititi on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Taika Waititi courted for Star Wars Movie
- ↑ Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
