This being “Star Wars Day” (May the 4th be with you”) here’s some news from Disney/Lucasfilm that is actually much welcomed. According to Mouse House, a new “Star Wars” theatrical film is currently in development with Taika Waititi set to direct. There is currently no title, plot, or release date, but we are being told that “1917” screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns will co-write the film alongside Waititi.
Waititi has built up a considerable filmography in these last 10 years, with “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Jojo Rabbit” all receiving fanboy cult appreciation. The Kiwi director is also set to direct the upcoming MCU movie “Thor: Love & Thunder.” Suffice to say, his calendar is going to be packed post-COVID.
Waititi recently directed an episode of the “Star Wars” live-action Disney+ series, “The Mandalorian.” There were rumors circulating about his directing a solo Star Wars flick for a few months now, but we finally have confirmation. It does look like a great fit for the folks over at Disney/LucasFilm, Kathleen Kennedy must be very happy that a well-liked filmmaker has agreed to hop on board what has essentially been a sinking ship, at least ever since 2017’s “The Last Jedi.”