Episode viii on may 26th, 2017, and the han solo anthology film on may 25th, 2018. Dec 08, 2017 one of the biggest and perhaps somewhat controversial pieces of star wars news to come out recently was the reveal that j. Originally, the plan was to have general leia organa the last of the original big three to survive inuniverse at the forefront of the finale, but fishers death forced the. On sunday, july 17, there will be a panel titled future filmmaker discussion during which the directors of the upcoming star wars episode viii december 2017 and untitled han solo movie 2018. Episode ix the rise of skywalker be the worst star wars movie ever. If youve seen rians work, you know its not going be like anything thats ever been in. He will also reportedly write the treatment for episode ix. That could mean future stories beyond episode ix with these new charactersrey, poe, finn, bb8but were also looking at working with people who are interested in coming into the star. Nov 03, 2015 a few weeks later, however, abrams made a deal with disney to helm star wars. Rian johnson was brought on for episode 8, and for episode 9 they brou. The last jedi star daisy ridley seems to have revealed that director rian johnson scrapped the jj abrams episode 8 story, starting the sequels story from scratch.
Apr 12, 2020 when the mandalorian launched in november of 2020, fans knew they were in for a unique star wars story that hadnt been seen before. Looper director rian johnson will write and direct star wars. Rian johnson was originally considered to direct star wars. It was produced by lucasfilm and distributed by walt disney studios motion. Dec 19, 2019 with so much up in the air, the announcement of another star wars film so soon after the release of the rise of skywalker is a bit puzzling. Apr 18, 2017 after months of waiting and the rampant speculation that comes with it, we finally have a trailer for star wars. Even though palpatine is not revealed to have any hidden intentions to the other characters in episode i, most fans already knew that he was the emperor from return of the jedi and was the phantom menace of which the title is referring. However, theres going to be a little bit of a wait before rey and friends come back for star wars 10. Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten, and directed by j.
The talented actor opens up about his latest role in the martin scorsese film silence, the grueling prep he endured, and why the films themes are similar to star wars. Stay tuned with us for more details about star wars 8, the upcoming sequel to star wars the force awakens. This conversation was in direct response to the variety news that abrams is tasked with course correcting the star wars franchise one thing is certain, j. Disney and lucasfilm are turning to a familiar face to take the helm of star wars. Have you ever wondered just how george lucas wanted star wars the force awakens, the last jedi and episode 9 to go. Still, were all aboard for the next era of star wars. At that time, he had no idea he was going to come back to direct star wars 9.
Episode ix does not have an official release date yet. Harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, and other cast members from the original trilogy returned to reprise their roles and co star alongside daisy ridley. Abrams denies trying to repair star wars after the last jedi. Abrams will take over as the director for star wars. Unfortunately for the fans, lucas has made it quite clear he values. Abrams explains why he returned to direct star wars.
One has to imagine that abrams believed he was done with star wars following the force awakens. The last jedi breaks new ground, cementing itself as the second best entry only behind the empire strikes back in the longrunning space opera film series. Dec 19, 2019 star wars producer gary kurtz told ign in 2002 that, while working on the original trilogy in the 70s and 80s, lucas had enough material for three earlier films and three later films, to. Yep, the guy in charge of star trek is officially in charge of star wars. Episode 7 in the can and ready for release, its time to turn our eyes to the future and star wars. Jj abrams episode 8 story scrapped by rian johnson. Mar 06, 2016 based on her answers, people are now excited to see the opening of star wars episode 8, since it will be a direct continuation of the previous film. We are going to break a longstanding star wars tradition.
Lucasfilm has announced that a whole new star wars trilogy is slated to follow episode ix, with the last jedi director rian johnson onboard to write and direct at least the first installment. Rian johnson hasnt commented yet on his monumental new task of mounting the next two star wars films. Episode 9, a week after it was announced that trevorrow was leaving the project, announced tuesday. Episode vii, it has been announced that writer and director rian johnson the brothers bloom, looper will not only be taking over as director for episode viii, but will be writing the script as well. The filmmaker says he has no plans to direct star wars. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Episode 9 was originally set to be directed by jurassic worlds colin trevorrow. Abrams was brought on by lucasfilm to direct episode 7, he was. If this will be the real setting of the next movie, it will be a new move for the star wars franchise because. Mar 22, 2018 the star wars sequel trilogy will culminate with episode ix, and by the sounds of it, boyega and his castmates are in for quite the rigorous production, in what will likely be a massive war to end all wars, and bring this recent trilogy in the star wars franchise to a powerful and climactic finish. Rian johnson and jj abrams met to discuss all of this, although episode viii is still his very own work. Because of this, adding plagueis into the story may not have been a stretch.
Episode ix once upon a time and former saturday night live performer bobby moynihan, who had a role in trevorrows film book of. When the mandalorian launched in november of 2020, fans knew they were in for a unique star wars story that hadnt been seen before. Johnson was reported to be in talks to write and direct its sequel, episode viii, and to. Abrams was offered the chance to direct star wars 8 and star wars. While many of us might feel like he got shafted script vision wise only, this. Episode viii the title for director gareth edwards standalone movie, featuring actress felicity jones, is revealed, and rian johnson is confirmed for star wars. The teaser debuted at star wars celebration 2017, which had already given us a lot of big details about episode viii, and gave a real taste what director rian johnson was adding to the galaxy far, far away. The hardest thing for her is to hear shes not going to get that easy answer. But here are 10 other noted filmmakers who turned down the chance to direct a star wars movie. If this will be the real setting of the next movie, it will be a new move for the star wars franchise because they usually have year gaps between installments.
But when johnson signed on to direct episode 8, he scrapped. Apr 18, 2020 the seventh and final season of star wars. Just when the future of the star warsseries seemed possible to guess, the studio has thrown another curveball. Episode ix would probably be the best way to finish off the franchise. One of the biggest and perhaps somewhat controversial pieces of star wars news to come out recently was the reveal that j. Even better, he has borrowed the spirit of another space film, the right. For the first trilogy of films that were produced after the original trilogy, see star wars prequel trilogy. The force awakens obviously introduced fans to a lot of great new heroes, but star wars. For fans wanting the return of george lucas, star wars. The rise of skywalker, as it will be titled, will conclude the final trilogy focusing on the skywalker saga. With so much up in the air, the announcement of another star wars film so soon after the release of the rise of skywalker is a bit puzzling. Nov 05, 2017 have you ever wondered just how george lucas wanted star wars the force awakens, the last jedi and episode 9 to go.
He will also return to the marvel universe to make thor. In the film he plays dobbu scay, the character who puts money inside bb8 in the. Redemption, fans had come to know and love our two lead characters in mando aka din djarin and the child aka baby yoda. What rian johnson brings to star wars episode 8, according to. One big way star wars episode 8 will break from tradition. Dec 15, 2017 that could mean future stories beyond episode ix with these new charactersrey, poe, finn, bb8but were also looking at working with people who are interested in coming into the star. Episode vii the force awakens 2015 was about to be. Rogue one is the first star wars standalone film, rian johnson to write and direct star wars. It is the first live action series in the star wars franchise. The star wars sequel trilogy will culminate with episode ix, and by the sounds of it, boyega and his castmates are in for quite the rigorous production, in what will likely be a massive war to end all wars, and bring this recent trilogy in the star wars franchise to a powerful and climactic finish. Oct 06, 2015 theres a lot of excitement over what rian johnson is going to bring to star wars. Tijdens het the last jedipanel op star wars celebration te orlando werd een.
However, disney fired him over creative differences, and not long after, the company hired the force. I dont know where finns going, i dont know where rey is going, but i definitely feel this is the war to end all wars in this movie, said boyega. The last jedi will be getting in on that action as well. Rian johnson the director of episode 8 is a friend of minehes going to make some weird thing. Johnson confirmed in august 2014 that he would direct episode viii. Star wars producer gary kurtz told ign in 2002 that, while working on the original trilogy in the 70s and 80s, lucas had enough material for three earlier films and three later films, to. I know some people are going to focus on abrams saying he. With all the excitement building, the latest piece of news will be welcomed by fans. Director rian johnson who helmed looper will write teh script and direct this new installment in the star wars franchise. And the films rumored villain, benicio del toro, has now explained why he believes the director is. Jan 07, 2016 for fans wanting the return of george lucas, star wars. Abrams has been hired by lucasfilm to write and direct star wars. Star wars fans are already looking forward to star wars episode 8, but who is going to direct the next film in the saga.
The film sees the return of mark hamill, carrie fisher, adam driver, daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, lupita. A major cinema chain just revealed that episode 8 will be the longest film in the entire star wars franchise. As the name suggests, it is going to primarily focus on the mythical jedi. Episode ix after jurassic world director colin trevorrow. Based on her answers, people are now excited to see the opening of star wars episode 8, since it will be a direct continuation of the previous film. Innovative, unexpected, wellacted, characterdriven and exceptionally wellwritten. The official title for the movie is expected to be announced at star wars celebration in april. The jurassic world director was once going to direct episode ix. The latest episode titled old friends not forgotten aired this past friday while the next and final three episodes titled the phantom apprentice, shattered, and victory and death are set to air on april 24, may 1, and may 4. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic space opera film written and directed by rian johnson.
A few weeks later, however, abrams made a deal with disney to helm star wars. Rey complains about the damage to the falcon but poe counters by pointing out that bb8. The release date of star wars episode 8 is set to december 2017. Carrie frances fisher was born on october 21, 1956 in burbank, california, to singersactors eddie fisher and debbie reynolds. Episode 8 to be written and directed by rian johnson. Rey learns the ways of the force from luke skywalker, and develops a telepathic bond with kylo. Jun 20, 2014 just when the future of the star warsseries seemed possible to guess, the studio has thrown another curveball. After star wars episode 9, youre going to have to wait a while for a new star wars movie. Set five years after the events of return of the jedi and 25 years prior to the events of the force awakens, it follows the.
I believe rian didnt keep anything from the first draft of episode viii. A new star wars petition is demanding that disney hire lucas in order to direct the final star wars sequel instead of colin trevorrow, and already the idea is beginning to go viral on social media. This article is about star wars episodes vii, viii, and ix. Jan 11, 2018 colin trevorrow was supposed to be the one to direct star wars. The rise of skywalker undoes the last jedi moments. Taika waititi to direct and cowrite new star wars movie taika. Celebrate the return of the animated series with some of the best lines from ahsoka, rex, and many more. Abrams who cowrote the screenplay with lawrence kasdan and michael arndt.
Star wars episode 8 and han solo movie details coming next. Episode ix following the exit of former director colin trevorrow. When does the next star wars movie come out after tros. It is the second film in the star wars sequel trilogy.
Star wars 8 the last jedi actress daisy ridley has revealed she started crying immediately when she heard the force awakens director jj abrams was returning to helm episode ix. Episode vii the force awakens 2015, the episode number was not included in the official marketing of the film. Sep 12, 2017 disney and lucasfilm are turning to a familiar face to take the helm of star wars. There will most certainly be some familiar droids showing up in 121, like r2d2 and c3po, but some newer robots, specifically a lovable orange and white one, will be. Will jj abrams save star wars franchise by directing. Why did jj abrams give control of star wars episode viii to rian. Rogue one is the first star wars standalone film, rian. The last jedi, is a 2017 film written and directed by rian johnson and produced by kathleen kennedy and ram bergman, along with executive producer j. How george lucas wanted the new trilogy to be made star. Episode ix the rise of skywalker, marketed as star wars. This movie is going to start right where the last one left off. Traditionally, the star wars films have years of time between each episode.
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