The new movie of Star Wars, with a script by Damon Lindelof, will have a leading actress of color. This is stated by some sources that have privileged information and that also assure that some other projects are buried.
On the continuity of the universe Star Wars On the big screen there is a lot of information fog. Since we saw disappear from the calendar Rogue Squadron, which would be directed by Patty Jenkins, little was known about further film projects. That film would have to be released in theaters during 2023.
Therefore, the LucasFilms executives design a plan B where priority will not be given to spin-off and prequels. Instead it is intended to continue the continuity of the main saga, despite the disastrous result that was The rise of Skywalker.
The most recent information on that road is held by the podcast The Hot Mic. First that source revealed that the next movie of Star Wars It was already written by Damon Lindelof. That scriptwriter and producer achieved fame mainly thanks to his work in the series lost almost 20 years ago. However, from then on she managed to form a career full of acclaim and successes such as the series The Leftovers or the recent Watchman.
The author also used the pen to polish the renaissance in the cinema of star trek. The choice of Disney to script the film seems natural and apparently such material is already ready. So much so that the same podcast informed that the process of casting It would have already started and the characteristics that were sought for the leading role was that of a man of color.
However, the host of said program, Jeff Sneider took his social networks to correct the first information provided. According to him, his prediction that actor Brian Tyree Henry (Eternals) was the favourite, I was totally wrong. And it is that the production of the film is actually looking for a woman of color to fill the shoes of the main role.
Since then many suggestions were thrown in the responses of that publication. From Regina King (Watchman), going through Janelle Monae (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), to Taylor Russell (to the bone). Nothing is written or confirmed, but if this information is obeyed, the next movie we have of Star Wars will be led by an African-American woman.
Sneider previously shared his suspicions that the movies of Star Wars with Taika Waititi (Thor Ragnarok) were already cancelled. He also believes that the announcement of the film written by Damon Lindelof, and which occupies the attention of this text, will be announced during the celebrations and conventions of the saga in April. And its premiere would be scheduled for the end of 2025.
All of the above should be taken as a rumor. Although it is stated that production will begin with filming during the summer of this year.
What do you think? Does a movie excite you? Star Wars Written by Damon Lindelof?
Luis Angel H. Mora My most stable relationship is with the movies, parties and music. I love writing about cinema, meeting new people and sharing ideas. Idealistic in every way, I guess that’s my Ascendant Aquarian trait.