The Taika Waititi-directed Star Wars movie has received an exciting production update. Deadline reports that sources close to the Star Wars universe have confirmed that Waititi is still fully committed to directing the movie and plans to begin production in 2024.
Taika Waititi’s involvement in the Star Wars universe was officially announced in May 2020, with Disney and Lucasfilm revealing that the director would be helming a new feature film set in the galaxy far, far away. Waititi is no stranger to the franchise, having previously worked on the hit Disney Plus series The Mandalorian.
An Academy Award winner, Taika Waititi is known for his unique style and irreverent humor, as well as his ability to infuse even the most fantastical stories with heart and humanity. His previous work includes the Marvel blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder and the Oscar-winning indie film Jojo Rabbit, both of which showcase his range as a filmmaker.
In addition to his work on the Star Wars movie, Taika Waititi has a number of other projects in the pipeline. He recently directed the upcoming film Next Goal Wins, which is expected to premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. He is also working on a live-action adaptation of the classic anime Akira for Warner Brothers.
The future of Star Wars looks brighter than ever
During Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm made some exciting announcements for the future of the franchise. At the event, Kathleen Kennedy announced that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Dave Filoni and James Mangold are all set to direct their own Star Wars movies. Details about the projects are still scarce, but each one is set during a different time period in the galaxy far, far away.
The announcement of these three new Star Wars movies marks an exciting time for fans of the franchise. With each movie being directed by a different filmmaker, there is sure to be a unique perspective and style brought to each project.
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