Taika Waititi gives major update on Star Wars film three years after being announced as director and co-writer of the next film in the sci-fi saga
Taika Waititi has revealed a major update ahead of his upcoming Star Wars film.
The next film in the sci-fi franchise will be directed and co-written by the 48-year-old actor and filmmaker behind Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit.
Fans of the Star Wars series got the surprise back in 2020. But despite three years of silence about the production, Waititi has finally shared a promising update.
“Right now I’m still developing something with them,” he said Entertainment tonight.
‘Just like me, they have many projects underway. I think they’ll continue with it until I finish these other projects.”
Taika Waititi has revealed a major update ahead of his upcoming Star Wars film
He added: “I have about four other scripts I’m trying to finish. My thing is that I want to take my time and do it well. I don’t want to rush this movie.’
In 2020, news of the next Star Wars installment came out via StarWars.com in celebration of May 4, an unofficial holiday in honor of the series.
The script will be co-written by writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who earned an Oscar nomination for her work at the 1917 January ceremony.
Fans of the Star Wars series got the surprise back in 2020. But despite three years of silence about the production, Waititi has shared a promising update
While a release date has yet to be announced, Waititi is no stranger to the George Lucas-created universe.
The Kiwi talent directed the season finale of Disney+’s The Mandalorian and played the role of droid IG-11.
The director/writer/actor has already proven that he can handle a blockbuster with his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thor: Ragnarok grossed $854 million, becoming the highest-grossing film of the Thor trilogy.
Waititi’s latest project is Next Goal Wins, which will be released in January 2024.
Next Goal Wins is based on the true story of the American Samoa football team who infamously lost 31-0 to Australia in a World Cup qualifier.
Set in 2014, the comedy follows the team’s attempt to qualify for that year’s FIFA World Cup after hiring a hapless coach to try to turn around the heirs’ fortunes.
Actor Will Arnett takes on the role of an executive at the American Samoa Football Federation, replacing Armie Hammer for the role, while Michael Fassbender stars as a coach.
Intergalactic: Taika directed the season finale of Disney+’s The Mandalorian and played the role of droid IG-11, above