The drama behind the scenes at Lucasfilm simply will get an increasing number of fascinating. Days after it was announced that writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson departed what’s now anticipated to be the next Star Wars movie, author Steven Knight has apparently picked up the reins.
Variety broke the information of Knight’s involvement within the mission, which continues to be anticipated to be helmed by Ms. Marvel director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. The mission, which is rumored to be set after the occasions of The Rise of Skywalker, is one in all several Lucasfilm has been developing to be its subsequent movie, slated for launch in December 2025. And regardless of the drama unfolding behind the scenes, many consider it is going to be this movie.
Knight directed the 2013 Tom Hardy breakout Locke however is finest often called the creator of the hit interval gangster present Peaky Blinders. (Peaky Blinders meets Star Wars? That sounds intriguing, does it not?) He’s bought an extremely various resume, which incorporates co-creating somewhat present referred to as Who Needs to Be a Millionaire? All of which is to say, it doesn’t appear to be he wants Star Wars, however Star Wars would possibly want him.
We’ll have way more within the coming weeks on no matter this movie could or might not be, when it could or not be launched, or who the heck is engaged on it quickly. Lucasfilm is expected to announce the 2025 movie at Star Wars Celebration Europe on April 7. However, for now, tell us beneath: how do you are feeling about the one who is seemingly stepping in for a workforce that included the co-creator of Misplaced, The Leftovers, and Watchmen?
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