Spider-Man trilogy director Jon Watts is no stranger to a galaxy far, far away... He co-created and co-wrote the Star Wars spin-off series Skeleton Crew on Disney+.
According to an exclusive Knight Edge Media report, Watts is coming back to Star Wars for Episode X! The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has confirmed the story.
"The film is expected to continue the saga as Episode X following the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Daisy Ridley (We Clean the Dead) is also expected to return as Jedi Master Rey. Her spin-off film, Star Wars: New Jedi Order, was in development for a while but was shelved in favor of Episode X. She is expected to have a minor role in this film, and it may possibly expand in the sequels. It’s unknown if John Boyega (Finn) or Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) will return after their public exit from Disney in 2019. Lucasfilm is currently casting new, relatively unknown male and female leads. Production could begin as early as next year if everything goes according to plan."
Simon Kinberg, best known for his work on the X-Men film franchise, has been tapped to write Star Wars: Episode X.
Lucasfilm had no comment.
Next year is the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, created by George Lucas. The restored re-release of Star Wars, directed by George Lucas, is in cinemas on 19th February 2027. Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone story set 5 years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, is directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) and stars Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary), and is due to release on 28th May 2027.
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