Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Movie Has Yet Another New Writer Aboard

D Ray-centered Star Wars movie There are two constants: star Daisy RidleyReprising her role from the sequel trilogy and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Everything else has changed in the great sands of Lucasfilm—including Its expected release dateAnd who will write the screenplay. Today we have a new name to add to that ever-growing list with George Nolfi (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Adjustment Bureau, Ocean’s 12, Elevation) coming aboard

Nolfi is the latest author to take on the following project Departure of Steven Knight In October 2024; Before that, co-author Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson There was a gig. as The Hollywood Reporter reminds us, “The new story takes place 15 years after the events seen in 2019 The Rise of SkywalkerRidley’s character is now a mentor [to] A new crop of Jedi.”

There is news of a fresh pen joining the Ray movie Star Wars‘Plans for the long-term future on the big screen may be starting to take shape. Mandalorian and Grogu It will be the first theatrical release after 2019 The Rise of Skywalker; It is due out on May 22, 2026, and will be directed and co-written (with Dave Filoni) by Jon Favreau. Then, earlier this week, word filtered through the asteroid field Ryan Gosling was in discussion To star in Sean Lewis Star Wars movie, whose story is unknown but is believed to be a standalone story not directly connected to the Skywalker saga.

The deal hasn’t been made official as of this writing, but Gosling could potentially join Levy’s film, according to Lucasfilm’s post-Mandalorian and Grogu The release schedule shifts… again. However, today’s update is a positive sign that the Ray movie is still in active development, and fans can cross their fingers that this time around, Nolfe’s contribution will remain. You can very confidently assume that a lot More details on what to come for Star Wars The film, and beyond, will be announced in April Star Wars Celebrate Japan.

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