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Knives Out‘s success is one reason that Johnson doesn’t need Star Wars. Yet, news that Lucasfilm hasn’t scrapped plans for Johnson’s new trilogy will be a welcome update for The Last Jedi‘s fans.
Johnson is currently working on , one of two sequels to the hit whodunit planned for Netflix, with Daniel Craig returning as Detective Benoit Blanc. The film’s ensemble cast includes Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick, and Ethan Hawke. The film will release later this year.
For his part, Johnson has expressed support for Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi, who has a Star Wars film project in the works. The Vanity Fair piece confirms that Waititi’s will likely be the next Star Wars film released, though when that will happen remains unknown. Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron movie, announced with significant fanfare, has been surprisingly quiet for a movie with a 2023 release date. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is also reportedly working on a Star Wars movie. Writer Michael Waldron confirmed that the project is moving forward, though Kennedy’s statement suggests plans are still in flux in this new interview.
For now, the Star Wars franchise’s future is mostly in television. Obi-Wan Kenobi , and Ashoka for a 2023 debut. Andor starring Rogue One‘s Diego Luna, releases this summer and The Mandalorian with Pedro Pascal returns for its third season in either late 2022 or early 2023.
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