Search For New Scribe On Daisy Ridley ‘Star Wars’ Movie Underway After Steven Knight Exit
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Good things come to those who wait, and when it comes to the future story ofDaisy Ridley‘s Rey followingStar Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker,it’s going to be awhile as the latest scribe,Steven Knight, has exited, Deadline has confirmed. The search for a new screenwriter is underway, according to sources.
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Disney+ seriesMs. Marvel) is still attached to direct.
When Deadline spoke with Ridley at SXSW she was still waiting on a script. The actress said she knew “bits and bobs” about the new story; that it’s likely Rey, the granddaughter of the Emperor, doesn’t have any children in the next series, which focuses on her starting a Jedi Academy.
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In regards to delays for the project, nothing is expected to impact the twoStar Warsrelease dates on hold. Currently, there are untitled pics set for December 18, 2026 and December 17, 2027.
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Peaky Blinderscreator Knight replaced previous scribes Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson on theStar Warsproject. This is par for the course for Lucasfilm when they’re trying to perfectStar Warsfor the big screen. Knight recently wrote the critically acclaimed Angelina Jolie movieMaria,which is playing AFI Fest on Saturday night, and he’s working on a feature-film take ofPeaky Blinders.
The nextStar Warsmovie is Jon Favreau’sThe Mandalorian and Grogu, based 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 this summer’s D23 that included an appearance by Babu Frick, shots of AT-ATs on a snowy planet alaEmpire Strikes Back, and red alien, pointy-eared Zeb from the animated seriesStar Wars: Rebels.
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11 Comments
- Anonymous
Can’t wait for the book to come out about how Kennedy took one of the most successful franchises in entertainment history and turned it into a third-rate TV property that no one cares about anymore. A true riches to rags saga.
- Anonymous
Disney shareholders should be asking major questions about the direction of Lucasfilm and why the leadership over there is never held to account.
- Corporate Greedo
The bantha stinks from the head…of the division.
- Anonymous
Just end this movie now. No one is asking for it. Rey is not a popular character in the Star Wars fandom. This movie will be a major flop if it ever gets released.
- Anonymous
Rey is so popular with fans and kids today that I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of Rey action figures collecting dust and on clearance at all second hand stores for the past 5-7 years.
- Anonymous
I’m not surprised that people who don’t think Rey is popular also think kids in 2024 play with action figures like it’s 1985. Rey is a very popular character.
- Anonymous
Leslie Hedland? Hire her and her staff it’s a no brainer.
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