In a galaxy far, far away, an electrifying announcement has just been made! The next Star Wars adventure will be helmed by the incredibly talented Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
1. How Many Movies Are Slated For Release?
It’s been announced by studio executives that not one, not two, but three new Star Wars movies are currently in the works. That’s right, three! And if you’re eagerly anticipating the next adventure, the wait won’t be too long, as the first installment is set to hit theaters in 2025.
And that’s not all, my Jedi friends! Obaid-Chinoy will direct a film set 15 years after the end of the last movie starring Daisy Ridley who will once again wield her lightsaber as Rey, the chosen one, in the upcoming feature film. This time around, we’ll follow Rey as she continues to embrace her destiny and forge a new Jedi Order. The Force is strong with this one! Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, revealed that we are in for a triple treat with three new Star Wars films in the making. As if that wasn’t enough, each film will explore a different period in the Star Wars timeline and will be helmed by a unique director. (Al Jazeera)
2. Who Is Crafting The Story?
The story will be crafted by the one and only Steven Knight, the brilliant mind behind the hit TV show Peaky Blinders. With his sharp writing skills, we’re in for a wild ride through the Star Wars universe. So strap on your seatbelts and prepare to soar through space, because this adventure is going to be out of this world!
3. What Does Sharmeen Obaid Have To Say About The Project?
This two-time Oscar-winning director, known for her powerful documentaries that expose and denounce violence against women, has shared her passion for the hero’s journey that lies at the core of the Star Wars universe.
At the announcement event, Obaid-Chinoy expressed her admiration for the heroes that we see on screen and emphasized the importance of grounding them in reality. She spoke about the real-life heroes that she has encountered throughout her life, people who have faced daunting challenges and overcome oppressive empires. To her, this is what the heart of Star Wars truly represents, and it’s what drew her to the promise of a new Jedi Order.
“I have always been attracted to the hero’s journey and the world needs more heroes!” the director said at the event. “The blueprints of the heroes we see on screen should be rooted in reality — I’ve spent my life meeting real-life heroes, people who have overcome the most oppressive empires and battled impossible odds and that to me is the heart of Star Wars, which is why I was attracted to the promise of a new Jedi Order”
Sharmeen Obaid
Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, revealed that we are in for a triple treat with three new Star Wars films in the making. As if that wasn’t enough, each film will explore a different period in the Star Wars timeline and will be helmed by a unique director. (Al Jazeera)
4.Did You Know?
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is the first woman and person of color to direct a film in this legendary franchise, she’s about to make cinematic history!
