Lucasfilm boss clarifies the individual projects

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Lucasfilm boss clarifies the individual projects

On Tuesday, the rumor circulated that Kathleen Kennedy should step down as President of Lucasfilm at the end of the year. Fans and industry insiders: Inside, immediately speculated who could succeed. Then Kennedy spoke up in an interview and clarified the current status quo at Lucasfilm.

She told Deadline that there will be an announcement for her successor at some point in the next few months or next year. But that would not mean that it will retire. Kennedy sees herself as a producer who brings big Hollywood films on the way.

Lucasfilm President gives updates to four new Star Wars films that are under development

In this course, Kennedy also gave updates to the stand of Lucasfilms upcoming canvas projects. In May 2026, The Mandalorian & Grogu arrives in the cinemas. After that, no new Star Wars film has been set with a specific start. In the interview, Kennedy makes it very clear, which comes next.

Shawn Levys Star Wars film:

  • It has already become apparent in the past few weeks, now Kennedy officially speaks out: The Star Wars film by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is located in the fast lane.
  • Kennedy reveals: “I am currently producing The Mandalorian & Grogu, after that is Shawn Levys [Film] It is the turn. “
  • It also adds: “Shawns [Film] is an independent Star Wars story that plays about five or six years after Episode 9. “
  • Most likely there will be a specific announcement in April at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Ryan Gosling is traded for the leading role.

    • Simon Kinberg’s Star Wars film:

  • In November 2024, the news caused a sensation that X-Men-Veteran Simon Kinberg is working on a Star Wars film that could lead to the next trilogy: “This is the next iteration, the new saga that leads us into the future.”
  • The current status is inferior: “[Das Projekt] It’s really going on. So far it has gone extremely well. [Simon Kinberg] Write the script while we talk here. We’ll probably see something in June. “
  • Kennedy also emphasizes that she has had good experiences with Kinberg as part of Star Wars Rebel. In the animation series, Kinberg acted as a co-creator, screenwriter and producer.

    • James Mangold’s Star Wars film:

  • Under the working title Dawn of the Jedi, a star Wars film by Indiana Jones Jones James Mangold was announced at the Star Wars Celebration 2023.
  • This is still under development: “[James Mangold] is currently working on the script. […] He is only a little is delayed because of that [Bob] Dylan films and the award season. “

    • Taika Waititis Star Wars film:

  • As early as May 2020, a Star Wars film was announced by Thor 3 director Taika Waititi. Originally he was supposed to write this with Krysty Wilson-Cairns.
  • Kennedy is in patience: “I’m waiting for Taika [Waititi]The now with one: a new screenwriter: works in together. He is so busy. “
  • According to Kennedy, Waititi cannot be stabilized: “I think if we ever get a script from Taika, it will be fantastic. I have already seen a first act that I liked very much, but binding it is difficult.”

    • New Jedi Order and Mandoverse: Two more Star Wars films were officially announced

    In addition, two more Star Wars films are actively developing. On the one hand there would be the Rey film, which is staged by Sharmen Obaid-Chinoy and recently received a new screenwriter with George Nolfi. On the other hand, Dave Filoni’s mandoversee film is waiting, which has hardly been available so far.

    Kennedy does not go into more detail in the deadline interview. However, since the films were announced together with Mangolds Dawn of the Jedi at the last Star Wars Celebration, there will certainly be an update in April.

    We should make less hope on Rogue Squadron, Lando and the Trilogy by Rian Johnson. At Rogue Squadron, the last status is that the film is on hold for the time being. Lando was converted into a movie by a series at Disney+, but has not made any progress since then. And Johnson’s trilogy has basically no significant developments since her announcement.

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