As Yoda teaches us, always in motion the future is. This wisdom also applies to fate of the Star Wars sagaa film franchise that, despite its undeniable legacy, never stops experiencing unexpected twists.
In recent weeks, two of its most talked-about projects have taken significant steps, albeit in opposite directions. On the one hand, Rogue Squadronthe Patty Jenkins film, seems to rise from the ashes, while Taika Waititi’s mysterious project has apparently been parked.
The unexpected return of Rogue Squadron
Presented in 2020 During a Disney investor broadcast, Rogue Squadron promised to be a film that would bring the legacy of the fighter pilots of the Star Wars universe to a new generation. However, The project was left in limbo after numerous delaysrumors of creative differences between Jenkins and Kathleen Kennedy, and Jenkins’ decision to prioritize her work on Wonder Woman 3.
In March of this year, Patty Jenkins offered some clarity on the situation explaining that he had left Star Wars to focus on Wonder Woman 3, but when the latter film was canceled, he resumed talks with Lucasfilm. Now from the insider of Daniel Richtman y SFF Gazette comes new confirmation that Rogue Squadron is back in active development at Lucasfilm. This marks a significant change in the perception of the project, which many had already been considered dead after its elimination from the official release calendar in 2022. According to Jenkins, the next step is to develop the script until all parties are satisfied with the result. It is important to note that Lucasfilm has not confirmed this information at the time of writing this news.
The director has a deeply personal connection to the material, something she emphasized when announcing the project. Jenkins shared that his father, a United States Air Force fighter pilot, died in the line of duty and that this fact was a driving force for his desire to tell the best fighter pilot story ever seen on the big screen.
Taika Waititi during the filming of Thor:Ragnarok
Taika Waititi says goodbye to Star Wars… for now
While Rogue Squadron takes flight, Taika Waititi’s project seems to have landed before taking off. According to Daniel Richtman, the Thor: Love and Thunder director’s film has been shelved indefinitely. It is possible that this decision may have been influenced by recent statements by the director in which he attacked both Marvel Studios and Disney, disregarding the work done for the two production companies.
Since its announcement, Waititi’s project has been shrouded in mystery. Neither a title nor specific details of the story have emerged in all these years, although the director hinted in 2023 that he had been working on the idea for years. Although this project may be paused indefinitely, and again, without official confirmation from Lucasfilm, It would not be surprising if the collaboration with Waititi was resumed in the future.
Although the fate of these films is not yet sealed, one thing is certain: fans will have many adventures to enjoy on the horizon. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to explore all the series and movies of the Star Wars saga available in Disney+.
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