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Taika Waititi Turns In ‘Star Wars’ Script as Lucasfilm Leadership Weighs Next Steps

Lucasfilm’s new co-presidents will determine whether the standalone-leaning project moves forward.

Overview

  • Kathleen Kennedy confirmed Waititi has delivered a script, calling it “hilarious and great” as she exits her role.
  • The film is not greenlit, with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan now set to evaluate it against Lucasfilm’s current priorities.
  • Waititi says his take aims to recapture the original trilogy’s sense of fun and exist somewhat apart from the core storyline.
  • He discussed the approach at Sundance while promoting the family adventure Fing!, in which he plays the villain.
  • Industry coverage notes a lengthy timeline, with ComicBook.com speculating the earliest possible release could be around 2029.