On this May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, Disney has announced via Twitter that it is in production of a new Star Wars feature film as well as has a new series under development which will premiere on Disney+.
The film, to be written and directed by Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit), will be cowritten by Krysty Wilson-Cairns (Penny Dreadful). No timeline for release has been announced.
Incoming news from a galaxy far, far away….
Academy Award winner @TaikaWaititi to direct and co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatrical release; Academy Award nominee Krysty Wilson-Cairns (@WeWriteAtDawn) to co-write screenplay with Waititi: https://t.co/o3Exz8ndy9 pic.twitter.com/Yrt0LQbi7B
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2020
The television series, headed for Disney+, will be written and produced by Emmy Award winner Leslye Headland, who will also serve as its show runner. This project is in addition to the Obi-Wan Kenobi series announced last year which will feature Ewan McGregor as the titular character.
Another transmission, Emmy Award winner @LeslyeHeadland to write, produce, and serve as showrunner for new untitled Star Wars series in development for #DisneyPlus: https://t.co/o3Exz8ndy9 pic.twitter.com/NM8uIJBGez
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2020
In addition, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is now available on Disney+, marking the last of the nine main films to be added to the streaming service.
Looking forward to more Star Wars Day news? We’ll be here as it happens.
May the 4th be with you!