“Star Wars” is set to return with brand new characters and an entirely new story.
Simon Kinberg is set to write and produce the new trilogy for Lucasfilm and will launch the new saga, giving the legendary “Star Wars” an entirely different feel and direction, The Hollywood Reporter reported Thursday. The storyline will not be a continuation of the Skywalker Saga, although it remains possible for some of the legendary characters to appear in some way, the outlet reported. New characters will be introduced as part of the new production.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Simon Kinberg attends the Photo Call for Apple TV+’s “Sugar” at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on March 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Getty Images
Kathleen Kennedy will join Kinberg in producing the new trilogy. This is familiar territory for Kinberg, who is already well immersed in the “Star Wars” franchise. Kinberg co-created the Emmy-nominated animated series, “Star Wars: Rebels with Dave Filoni,” as well as “Carrie Beck.”
He was also credited for helping to relaunch “Star Wars” after Disney bought Lucasfilm by acting as a consultant on the 2015 production of “The Force Awakens.”
Kinberg’s other credits include work on the “X-Men” movies, “Logan” and the first two “Deadpool” films. He is in production on Edgar Wright’s take on Stephen King’s “The Running Man.”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 16: A logo for Disney’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is shown on a backdrop during the film’s premiere on December 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/FilmMagic) Getty Images
He is also working to develop the rival “Star Trek” franchise for Paramount, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (RELATED: Robert Watts, Producer Of Iconic Films ‘Star Wars’ And ‘Indiana Jones,’ Dead At 86)
There has been no information provided regarding the casting of the trilogy and it’s unclear what the premise of the new plot will be.
These are the first details to emerge surrounding the project.
