Kevin Feige’sStar Warsmovie has taken a major step forward. The head of Marvel Studios, who is largely responsible for the massive success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the last decade or so, is producing and developing an entry in the iconic sci-fi franchise started by George Lucas. Now, it has been revealed that the project has lined up a writer in the form of Michael Waldron (Loki), who has worked with Feige recently on multiple major projects.
According to multiple reports, Michael Waldon has been tapped to write theKevin Feige Star Wars Movie. The project was first revealed in September 2019, but little information has come to light in the months since. Waldron is said to have signed a much larger deal with Disney. The deal will keep him in business with the various brands Disney controls, such as Marvel and Lucasfilm.
Waldron earned his name working on the hit animated seriesRick and Morty. He was later tapped to write theLokiseries for Disney+, which arrives later this year. That went well enough that Walrdon was entrusted to penDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is being directed by Sam Raimi. Waldron is also expected to return forLokiseason 2, should it end up happening. Now, Kevin Feige and Lucasfilm are trusting him with the keys toa galaxy far, far away.
For now, plot details for the movie remain entirely under wraps. Kevin Feige is a self-proclaimedStar Warsfan who has turned Marvel into a brand that has generated more than $22 billion at the box office. It makes sense for Disney and Lucasfilm to bring him into the fold. All we know for certain is that the franchise ismoving away from the Skywalker sagafollowing the release ofThe Rise of Skywalkerin December 2019. There is no word currently on who may be eyed to direct the movie, nor is there any word on who will star.
Star Warsis arguably in its most uncertain, yet potentially exciting, state sinceDisney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012. The success ofThe Mandalorianprompted the company to massively expand the scope of the franchise on TV. Several new shows, includingAndor,Obi-Wan Kenobi,The Acolyte,Ahsoka,Rangers of the New Republic,Visions,The Book of Boba Fettand more are on the way. Disney+ has provided Lucasfilm with an entirely new platform to explore stories in this universe, and they are making the most of it.
But the movies will continue as well. Aside from Kevin Feige’s movie, Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman 1984) is set to directRogue Squadron, which will hit theaters in December 2023.Thor: Ragnarokdirector Taika Waititi, who also worked onThe Mandalorian, is co-writing and directing a mystery movie within the franchise as well. Disney has additional release dates set aside forStar Warsmovies in December 2025 and December 2027. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as any further details are made available. This news comes to us viaDeadline.
