‘Spider-Man’ director Jon Watts reportedly lined up for new ‘Star Wars’ movie
Jon Watts, the director behind Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy, is reportedly in line to direct the nextStar Wars film.
The 45-year-old is said to be attached to a new movie based on a script by Simon Kinberg, per Variety.
While Knight Edge Media was the one who broke the story, The Hollywood Reporterdiscovered that the film would be the first in a planned trilogy Nothing has been officially confirmed
It is also worth noting that the upcoming film wouldn’t be Watts’ first trip to a galaxy far, far away as he co-created the Disney+ seriesSkeleton Crew, but this would be his first Star Wars movie and a return to big-screen franchise filmmaking.
Watts already has Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home and No Way Home to his credits, which turned Holland’s Peter Parker into one of the defining superheroes of his generation.
But Watts didn’t return for the latest film,Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Before Marvel, he made the films ClownandCop Car.
If the reports are true, Watts will join an exclusive group ofStar Warsdirectors, including George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand, J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson.
Nimrah Saleem is an entertainment reporter with one year of experience, focusing on celebrity news, fashion, and lifestyle trends. She brings a fresh perspective to her work, exploring how public figures shape style, culture, and digital conversations while delivering content that resonates with modern audiences.
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