Is Jon Watts Directing a New ‘Star Wars’ Film? Here’s What’s Been Reported
Star Wars might be bringing a well-known filmmaker again to make the subsequent huge Star Wars movie.
Jon Watts is reportedly being thought-about to direct a film within the trilogy that Simon Kinberg is creating for Lucasfilm, based on a brand new report from Knights Edge Media. The outlet says its info comes from two sources, however Lucasfilm has not confirmed the information but.
Has Jon Watts made a Star Wars venture earlier than?
Yes. Watts co-created the Disney+ sequence Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. He additionally directed the primary three of Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man motion pictures (not Brand New Day), making him a recognizable selection for followers within the subsequent part of the Star Wars franchise.
Is the film formally Star Wars: Episode X?
Knight Edge Media describes the potential movie as Episode X and stories that the filmmaker is being thought-about for that film particularly. The report additionally discusses a potential return for Rey, performed by Daisy Ridley. Those particulars have not been introduced by Lucasfilm in reference to a Watts-directed movie.
The distinction issues as a result of the trilogy’s place within the bigger story has been unsure because it was first reported. When we covered Kinberg’s involvement in 2024, it was unclear whether or not the movies would proceed the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter’s initial account described plans for brand new characters and a brand new story.
Another Star Wars movie was revealed to have been scrapped earlier this summer.
