Star Wars: New Jedi Orderhas found its newest screenwriter. The movie, which does not yet have an official title, is set to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. It will star Daisy Ridley, reprising her role from the newStar Warstrilogy as Rey Skywalker, who has not been seen onscreen since 2019. It was presumed that the December 2026 release slot that Disney had reserved for aStar Warsproject was meant for theupcomingNew Jedi Order, but it was recently reassigned toIce Age 6, calling the sci-fi movie’s development progress into question.
PerThe Hollywood Reporter,The Bourne Ultimatumwriter George Nolfi has boarded theNew Jedi Ordermovie. Nolfi is the latest in a revolving door of screenwriters who have been attached to the project. The most recent was Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), who was revealed to no longer be attached as of October. Knight had already replaced the originally announced writing duo Damon Lindelof (Lost) and Justin Britt-Gibson (The Strain), who were announced before Obaid-Chinoy boarded the project.
What This Means For New Jedi Order
Progress Is Still Being Made
It is currently unknown if the original story idea for theupcomingStar Warsmovie- which would see Rey training the next generation of Jedi 15 years after the events ofEpisode IX – The Rise of Skywalker- will still be part of Nolfi’s screenplay. The fact that this announcement was made several months after it was revealed that the previous writer had departed the project seemingly means that, while progress is slow-going,the movie is still moving forward and has not been completely abandoned.
This could indicate an effort to focus on the project’s cinematic aspects…
This is also the first time that a writer known primarily for feature films has been tapped for theNew Jedi Ordermovie. While both Lindelof (Prometheus,World War Z,The Hunt) and Knight (Spencer,Maria,Locke) had previously penned movies, they are still best known for their television work, whereasNolfi has only ever written one television show(2015’sAllegiance, which he created). This could indicate an effort to focus on the project’s cinematic aspects rather than its qualities as a piece of the larger multimedia franchise.
Our Take On This New Jedi Order Update
George Nolfi Is A Solid Choice
While it remains to be seen if George Nolfi will ultimately end up being the final screenwriter attached toStar Wars: New Jedi Order, he is a solid choice for rebuilding the project. Not only does he have plenty of screenwriting experience in the sci-fi genre with movies such as 2003’sTimeline, 2011’sThe Adjustment Bureau, and 2016’sSpectral,he has previously stepped into pre-established franchises withThe Bourne UltimatumandOcean’s Twelve, so he has the skillset to navigate his newfound position.
Star Wars: New Jedi Order
Cast
The tenth mainline installment in the Star Wars franchise is the first movie to follow the sequel trilogy, where Mark Hamill’s Luke, Carrie Fisher’s Leia, and Harrison Ford’s Han Solo gave their final farewell. After the release of The Rise of Skywalker, development on a direct sequel had become dormant as Disney shifted focus on other parts of the galaxy, namely, Disney+ shows such as The Mandalorian, Andor, and Ahsoka. However, a movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker was officially announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023.
