As a dedicated Star Wars fan who has grown up with this iconic franchise, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension about Daisy Ridley‘s upcoming film. The news of Steven Knight leaving the project has certainly raised some concerns, but hearing Daisy herself assure us that it’s all part of the creative process gives me hope.
Daisy Ridley is reassuring her fans not to fret over her upcoming Star Wars movie, as news broke about the writer leaving the project. Luckily, Lucasfilm has several other Star Wars films in production, with one focusing on Rey 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker events. This unnamed film will be helmed by director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who was initially set to work with Steven Knight on the script. However, Knight has since left the project, which has led some fans to worry that this could be another announced movie destined not to come to fruition. But rest assured, the show must go on!
In a recent episode of The Playlist’s Discourse Podcast, Ridley Scott clarified some details about her latest film, “Magpie.” Contrary to rumors, she admitted that her upcoming “Star Wars” movie, focused on Rey, will not meet its supposed December 2026 release date because, as she put it, “We don’t have a date.” This is accurate, as Disney and Lucasfilm never officially set a release date for the film. Regarding speculation about a writer leaving the project, Ridley emphasized that such changes are common in movie production. She expressed, “I think the creative process is one that is really a journey.
As a film critic, I must confess my disappointment with the new Rey-centric “Star Wars” installment. Originally, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were tapped to pen this movie, but they parted ways in March 2023. At that time, the project’s focus on Rey following “The Rise of Skywalker” was yet unveiled. However, whispers circulated that Lindelof and Britt-Gibson’s concept would have ventured far into the future of the Star Wars universe, with a surprising twist: they had envisioned Helen Mirren in the role of Rey. Although these reports were never confirmed, it was clear that Lindelof had been asked to step away from the project. In the end, it was Colin Trevorrow’s script that made it to the screen after he too submitted multiple drafts before departing the film.
Still On Track for Release
As a Star Wars enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the upcoming releases from Disney and Lucasfilm. The dates marked for new Star Wars films are December 18, 2026, and December 17, 2027. Initially, there was speculation that the Rey film would grace our screens in 2026 due to its advanced development stage compared to James Mangold’s first Jedi movie and Dave Filoni’s crossover film. However, the release of the Rey movie on December 18 is just a theory at this point.
Ridley Scott hints that her upcoming Star Wars film starring Rey could launch a fresh chapter in the Star Wars universe, potentially a trilogy of movies. It remains uncertain whether this film will be designated as Star Wars Episode X, continuing the Skywalker Saga, or if Lucasfilm will hold firm and consider The Rise of Skywalker as the saga’s final installment. Instead, the Rey movie could serve as a new beginning for an entirely different era of Star Wars content, including films, TV shows, video games, and books. Whenever this film is released, whether in 2026, 2027, or beyond, it may encounter the usual backlash that Star Wars projects led by women typically face. Yet, it will likely also generate a significant amount of enthusiasm as Rey remains a beloved character among Star Wars enthusiasts, and those who saw The Force Awakens as children will be adolescents or young adults when the next Star Wars adventure premieres on the big screen.
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2024-10-28 21:01