Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man trilogy, is attached to direct the first installment of a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg, aiming to continue the Skywalker Saga with Episode X.
- The new trilogy will feature Rey Skywalker, played by Daisy Ridley, and is intended as the next chapter following Episodes I through IX, though it has not yet been officially greenlit by Disney.
- Lucasfilm is currently focused on post-production of Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, set for release on May 27, 2027, coinciding with Star Wars' 50th anniversary.
- Watts is considered a dependable director for the franchise due to his successful handling of large-scale productions like the Tom Holland Spider-Man films and his prior Star Wars involvement as co-creator of the series Skeleton Crew.
- Despite some setbacks in his post-Spider-Man career, Watts has maintained a strong reputation, with Skeleton Crew receiving critical acclaim even if it had limited viewership.
