The Walt Disney Company continues to expand its famous space franchise despite mixed critical and audience reception to recent projects. According to the latest insider reports from the film industry, Jon Watts has been drafted to work on a new large-scale movie within the Star Wars universe. Previously, the filmmaker successfully earned acclaim for his work on Marvel Studios comic book blockbusters, where he rebooted the Spider-Man cinematic universe starring Tom Holland, delivering three successful films to audiences.
A New Turn for a Galaxy Far, Far Away
After completing his collaboration with Marvel on the adventures of your friendly neighborhood hero, Jon Watts decided to stay within blockbuster franchises and dived into television development for the iconic space saga. He served as the primary creator, showrunner, writer, and director of the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew series. This deep dive into the universe's lore allowed Lucasfilm management to entrust Watts with an even more ambitious task regarding the development of the legendary story on the big screen.
Contradictory Data
While industry publications actively discuss the scope of the upcoming project and the potential return of Daisy Ridley as Jedi Rey, a certain level of uncertainty surrounds the official status of the film. Screenwriter Simon Kinberg, known for his work on Mr. & Mrs. Smith, X-Men, and the animated series Star Wars Rebels, has been working on the film's concept since 2018. However, despite involving star writers and directors, the motion picture has not yet received an official green light from Disney's top corporate leadership.
Prospects and Expectations
Such personnel appointments demonstrate the studio's desire to rely on proven directors capable of managing large-scale visual effects and massive fanbases. Given discrepancies in sources regarding whether this will be a full-fledged new trilogy or a standalone continuation film of the Skywalker Saga, fans must keep an eye out for official Lucasfilm announcements that should clarify the ultimate fate of this ambitious cinematic endeavor.
