Key Takeaways:
– Steven Knight exits as the screenwriter for the Star Wars/Rey movie, ‘New Jedi Order’
– Creative differences with Lucasfilm reportedly led to Knight’s departure
– With Knight’s exit, the original December 2026 release date seems unlikely
– This follows a series of other writer exits and production delays
– Questions arise about the future of the film and the need for another Rey movie
Image yourself settling into your favorite cinema seat, popcorn in hand, waiting for the opening crawl of the next Star Wars film, ‘New Jedi Order.’ That vision for December 2026 just hit a major snag. Steven Knight, the talent behind the pen, has said his goodbyes to the project. Yikes!
Script Troubles Spark Behind-the-Scenes Drama
If you’ve had your eyes on this project, you might be aware that Knight and Lucasfilm haven’t exactly been seeing eye-to-eye. The controversy seems to center around the film’s screenplay, which Knight has been chiseling at for over a year. Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy and Knight have exchanged notes on four different drafts, but the final script is yet to see the light of day.
Time for a Change
The recent report indicates that Mr.Knight is officially out as the screenwriter, and Lucasfilm is on the lookout for a fresh pen to continue the saga. This likely means that our hopes for a December 2026 release may need to be adjusted. And here we thought we only had five more years to wait. Sigh.
A Tug-of-War of Creativity
This isn’t the first bump in the road for ‘New Jedi Order.’ Two years into development, the project has seen an array of drafts from various writers. Damon Lindelof of ‘Watchmen’ fame, and Justin Brit-Gibson from ‘Counterpart,’ both tried their hand at carving out the storyline, but ended up exiting due to creative differences. Looks like the Star Wars universe is having its own ‘Blade’ moment!
To Be or Not to Be – The Future of ‘New Jedi Order’
With so many exits and delays, Disney is possibly reevaluating the whole project. Do we really need another Rey movie? The goal was supposedly to follow Rey’s journey as she mentors a new generation of Jedis at her Academy, but we can’t help but ponder if this is a story that needs to be told.
Uncertainty Surrounds the Director’s Seat
Adding fuel to the fire, there are even whispers of documentarist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy being replaced as the director of the Rey movie. Remember, folks, these are just rumors, but it seems like the ‘New Jedi Order’ is entering quite the pickle!
All of this makes one thing clear: Lucasfilm, under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, is going through some stormy weather. But hey, that’s showbiz for you!
Here’s hoping our Star Wars saga gets back on track soon. Fingers crossed for that December 2026 release, okay? May the force be with ’em!
And remember, we’re here to keep you updated on all things Star Wars. Till next time, fellow Star Wars fans!
