As a screenwriter, there’s Force turmoil at Lucasfilm Steven Knight Exited Star Wars His ongoing film project will focus on Daisy RidleyRey Skywalker.
Knight signed on to the project back in 2023, which is an exciting development since Knight is a talented writer and means the movie actually has the potential to be good.
There were previous reports that there were problems with Knight completing the script, but that was quickly debunked. No reason was given for Knight’s departure from the project, but I’m sure it was ultimately put down to “creative differences.”
However, Knight has also developed deeply in his craft. Peaky Blinders movie, so maybe that’s at least part of the reason.
Before hiring Knight, Damon Lindelof and Shameen Obaid-Chinoy A script was originally being written for the film, but Lucasfilm didn’t like the direction of their story and the studio eventually fired them from the project.
Lucasfilm is now actively discussing the story with other writers, which is said to chronicle Rey’s efforts to establish a new Jedi Academy. The film is set more than ten years after the events The rise of skywalkerwhich will focus on Rey’s development in the new Jedi Order.
As Lucasfilm continues to try to figure out this Rey Skywalker movie, director Jon Favreau Currently filming The Mandalorian and Grogu, It is expected to be released in May 2026.
The film is directed by Shameen Obaid-ChinoyDirected 2022 Disney+ series ms marvel. are you looking forward to it Star Wars: The New Jedi Order?
Source: Variety Show
