'Star Wars' Picks Jon Watts to Direct Episode X in 'Skywalker Saga'
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jon Watts, known for directing the Spider-Man trilogy and co-creating Star Wars' Skeleton Crew series, is reported to direct Episode X, the next installment in the Skywalker Saga.
- Episode X is expected to be the first film in a new trilogy written by Simon Kinberg, with Daisy Ridley's character Rey likely playing a central role.
- The Skywalker Saga includes three trilogies: the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and the recent sequel trilogy ending with The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
- Star Wars' theatrical releases have slowed since 2019, with recent projects focusing on TV series like The Mandalorian; a standalone film starring Ryan Gosling, Starfighter, is scheduled for release in May 2027.
- Official confirmation of Jon Watts' involvement with Episode X has not yet been announced by Star Wars producers.
