Director Patty Jenkins will direct Star Wars: Rogue Squadron movie, set to follow pilots across the Star Wars universe.
Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNETWonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins will direct a new movie called Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, Disney revealed Thursday during an investor presentation. Rogue Squadron will be released in theaters at Christmas of 2023 and is set to follow pilots across the Star Wars universe.
"This story will introduce a new generation of star fighter pilots as they earn their wings and risk their lives in a boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill ride," Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement. "The legend of Rogue Squadron has been long beloved by Star Wars fans, and will move us into a future era of the galaxy."
This makes Jenkins the daughter of a fighter pilot, the first woman to direct a Star Wars feature film. Victoria Mahoney was the first woman on a Star Wars directing team working as second-unit director on The Rise of Skywalker. Deborah Chow is directing the upcoming Disney Plus series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Jenkins' next film Wonder Woman 1984 debuts on HBO Max and in theaters this Christmas.
During the presentation, Disney announced other Star Wars news, including a Mandalorian spin-off series about Ahsoka Tano starring Rosario Dawson. It also shared new information about the Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney Plus. Ewan McGregor, who played the Jedi Master in the Star Wars prequels, is reprising his role. Hayden Christensen will return as Darth Vader, and he and Kenobi will meet up.
Disney says it will have 10 Star Wars series "over the next few years."
This is a developing story; check back for updates. CNET's full coverage includes all the news from Disney's event.
from CNET https://ift.tt/3444mhp
via IFTTT
No comments:
Post a Comment