Adam Driver Says Disney Killed Standalone Ben Solo Movie

A serious, rain-soaked figure in black wields a red cross lightsaber—evoking Adam Driver as Ben Solo at Disney Parks.

Adam Driver has revealed in an interview with AP that he and Lucasfilm pitched a standalone Ben Solo movie to Disney and it was rejected. “The Hunt for Ben Solo” In the interview with Associated Press, Driver says he “always was interested in doing another Star Wars” and that he worked with director Steven Soderbergh … Read more

Ryan Gosling Rumored to Star in Shawn Levy’s New ‘Star Wars’ Film

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Shawn Levy has been developing a new “Star Wars” film and may be looking to Ryan Gosling to fill its lead role. Shawn Levy’s New ‘Star Wars’ Film According to a recent article from The Hollywood Reporter, Levy’s new “star Wars film is in development and he’s interested in having Ryan Gosling to star in … Read more

Guillermo del Toro and David S. Goyer Almost Made a ‘Star Wars’ Film

Guillermo del Toro was going to direct a “Star Wars” film written by David S. Goyer, but the film never came to fruition, the pair recently confirmed. Guillermo del Toro & David S. Goyer ‘Star Wars’ Film Goyer mentioned the script on an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz. He … Read more

Star Wars Lando Calrissian Series Now Being Developed as a Movie

The upcoming “Star Wars” Lando series starring Donald Glover is no longer a series — it’s going to be a movie. Stephen Glover, Donald’s brother who will be writing the show with him, broke the news on the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast (below). He said, “It’s not even a show… The idea right now … Read more

Kathleen Kennedy Says Taika Waititi and Rian Johnson Still Working on Star Wars Films, Lando & Rogue Squadron Still Planned

Rian Johnson & Kathleen Kennedy

Comments by Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy about upcoming “Star Wars” films have appeared on r/StarWarsLeaks. These comments are from an Empire Magazine interview that will be printed in the May 11 issue. Kathleen Kennedy on “Star Wars” Movies Kennedy said Taika Waititi is still “working away” on his “Star Wars” film. “He’s just, and he … Read more

Damon Lindelof Was ‘Asked to Leave’ Star Wars Project

We learned last month that Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson had exited their “Star Wars” film after turning in a script. Lindelof revealed on Esquire’s “Explain This” that he was asked to leave the project. “I was in more than talks to join the Star Wars universe,” Lindelof said. “I joined the Star Wars universe … Read more

Studio Ghibli Teases Lucasfilm Collaboration

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In a video shared on Twitter, Studio Ghibli teased an upcoming collaboration with Lucasfilm. The video simply shows each studio’s respective logos with no further information. Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm could team up on a new “Star Wars” animated project. Last year, Lucasfilm debuted “Star Wars: Visions,” an anime series, on Disney+. A second season … Read more

Oscar Isaac ‘So Open’ To Doing More ‘Star Wars’

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In an interview with SiriusXM, Oscar Isaac expressed that he would be open to doing more “Star Wars” work “if there was a great story and a great director.” Previously, Isaac had joked that he would only return to “Star Wars” if he needed the money, expressing a preference for more character-focused work. Regarding his … Read more

Taika Waititi’s ‘Star Wars’ Movie Will Not Begin Filming This Year

Taiki Waititi

“Thor: Love and Thunder” director Taika Waititi is set to direct and co-write a “Star Wars” feature film in the near future. Though it was implied that Waititi’s film may hit theaters in 2023, he confirmed in an interview with The Wrap that it won’t begin filming this year. “Not this year,” he said. “I’m … Read more

Guest Drops Watch on Ride & Then Has $40,000 in Fraudulent Credit Card Charges, Revenge Travel Affecting Disney Parks’ Crowds, Star Wars Treats at the Grand Floridian, and More: Daily Recap (5/21/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, May 21, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more