Good things come to those who wait, and as Daisy Ridley follows Rey’s futuristic story Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, It’s going to be a while since the recent departure of writer Steven Knight, Deadline has confirmed. Reports suggest that the search for a new screenwriter is underway.
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Sinai (Disney+ series Ms. Marvel) is still directly connected.
When Deadline spoke with Ridley at SXSW she was still looking forward to a script. The actress said she knows “bits and bobs” about the new story; Rey, the granddaughter of the Emperor, has no children in the next series, which focuses on her starting the Jedi Academy.
As for delays to the project, neither is expected to be affected Star Wars Release dates are pending. Currently, the untitled films are set for December 18, 2026 and December 17, 2027.
Peaky Blinders Knight, the creator, replaces previous writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Star Wars project. This is par for the course for Lucasfilm when they try to perfect it Star Wars For the big screen. Knight recently wrote the critically acclaimed Angelina Jolie film Maria, It plays Saturday night at AFI Fest Peaky Blinders.
next Star Wars Image by Jon Favreau The Mandalorian and KurokuBased on the hit Disney+ series. Favreau and Dave Filoni co-wrote the screenplay, and Sigourney Weaver and Pedro Pascal star. Brief footage was shown at T23 this summer, including an appearance by Babu Frick, and footage of AT-ATs on the ice planet Alaa. Empire Strikes Backand pointy-eared Zeb, the red alien from the animated series Star Wars: Rebels.
