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
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Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)