“Jojo Rabbit” director Taika Waititi will direct a new Star Wars film for theatrical release, and “1917” and “Penny Dreadful” writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns will write the screenplay for the new film along with Waititi. Lucasfilm and Disney announced the news Monday, also known as May the Fourth, or Star Wars Day.
Waititi had previously directed the finale episode of the first season of “The Mandalorian” for Disney+, though this film will be intended for theatrical release rather than for the streaming service.
In addition, Disney also confirmed previous reports that Leslye Headland, known for her work on “Russian Doll,” is developing an untitled “Star Wars” series for Disney+ that she will write, executive produce and serve as showrunner.