Movie Star wars from King Skywalker (Daisy Ridley) took a hard hit. In 2023, Lucasfilm announced the project along with two other films, marking the return of the legendary franchise to theaters. The lead actress from the sequel trilogy has returned for a new installment, in which her character will have to recreate the new Jedi Order. But after a year and a half, the project failed.
Reportedly Puck newsfamous Stephen Knightthe writer in charge of the film left the film. In his filmography he stands out for having created the series Peaky Blinders And Tabooand also wrote scripts for films such as Shutter Island, Eastern promises, Locke or inevitable Maria Callas. In March 2023, he joined the project, replacing Damon Lindelof And Justin Britt-Gibson.
But finally Knight and he will not be responsible for writing the script for the film Star wars. The reasons for his departure have not been revealed, but it is clear that the company is having a hard time finding a great story for King. Lucasfilm is currently actively looking for new writers to helm the film. But this unexpected setback will delay production, which won’t begin until 2025 or even later.
The good news is that despite leaving Stephen Knightdirector Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy she remains committed to the film. After winning the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject twice and directing episodes of the series. Ms. Marveldirector will finally make the leap to the big screen with Star wars. Just a few days ago, Daisy Ridley He assured that “things continue to evolve” regarding the project. But the loss of the screenwriter is an important step back.
When will it return? Star wars to the cinema?
Whatever ultimately happens to the film King SkywalkerThe next theatrical release of Star Wars will be The Mandalorian and Grogufrom the director Jon Favreau. The film will hit theaters in May 2026 and will mark the franchise’s return to its natural home seven years after the film’s release. Ep. IX: The Rise of Skywalker. In addition, Disney has two more films planned. Star wars for December 2026 and December 2027, although their names have not yet been confirmed.
It was expected that one of them would be King. And at the Star Wars 2023 celebration in London, the president of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedyannounced that the company is developing this film along with two others. there will be one Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedifrom the director James Mangold. The other film will be untitled, directed by Dave Filoni and completed Mandovers. Theoretically, rumors suggested that Chard and what of King They were chosen for 2026 and 2027. With the new delay due to the departure of the screenwriter, the situation may change.
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