Taika Waititi Reveals His ‘Star Wars’ Movie Is on Maintain After Six Years in Improvement

Taika Waititi is sharing a disappointing replace about his long-planned Star Wars film.

The 51-year-old filmmaker confirms that his venture, which was first introduced in 2020, is being placed on maintain whereas he focuses on different films.

Speaking to Inverse whereas selling his new film Klara and the Sun, Taika revealed that he and screenwriter Tony McNamara are shifting on to a distinct venture collectively.

What Did Taika Waititi Say About His Star Wars Movie?

“I hate to interrupt this to you, however we’re going to truly put it on ice and we’re engaged on a distinct factor collectively,” Taika informed the outlet.

When requested for extra particulars in regards to the new venture, Taika checked along with his publicist, who indicated he couldn’t share the rest.

“Well, there’s your reply,” he mentioned. “I don’t even know the right way to costume it up or make it even imprecise.”

The director additionally made it clear that he has a number of different initiatives holding him busy.

“It’s very iced. I’ve acquired about 4 different films I’m making an attempt to do,” he mentioned.

However, Taika didn’t fully rule out returning to Star Wars sooner or later.

“Ice ages do come to an finish,” he added. “Who is aware of?”

Is Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Movie Canceled?

The film is on maintain, nevertheless it has not been formally introduced as completely canceled.

Taika was first announced as the writer and director of a brand new Star Wars film in May 2020. He was initially creating the screenplay with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, earlier than Tony grew to become concerned within the writing course of.

Earlier this 12 months, former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said the movie was still in development and praised a script Taika had submitted.

In January, Taika additionally shared his hopes for the movie and defined how he wished to convey again the enjoyable of the unique Star Wars movies.

The filmmaker has already labored within the Star Wars universe, directing an episode of The Mandalorian and voicing the droid IG-11.

His subsequent film, Klara and the Sun, stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams and is scheduled to hit theaters on Friday (October 23).

For now, there’s no phrase on when or if Taika‘s Star Wars film will transfer ahead.

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