The forthcoming Star Wars film, previously known as the New Jedi Order, featuring Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker, has just secured a new scriptwriter.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to introduce her first narrative feature film in the Star Wars universe with Star Wars: New Jedi Order. This upcoming movie unfolds after the occurrences depicted in 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and focuses on Rey, who will now serve as a guide for a fresh group of Jedi. For the moment, specific storyline details are being kept confidential.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, George Nolfi has now been hired to write the script for the movie.
Previously, Nolfi was involved in several films such as “Timeline” (2003), “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004), “The Sentinel” (2006, which he also produced), and “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007). He made his directorial debut in the feature film world with “The Adjustment Bureau” in 2011. Following that, he directed “Allegiance” in 2015, “Dragon’s Birth” in 2016, “The Banker” in 2020, and is set to direct “Elevation” in 2024.
Nolfi penned the scripts for most of the films he directed, with exceptions being “Birth of the Dragon” and “Elevation.” He took on the role of producer in all those movies except “Elevation.” Moreover, he authored the screenplay for the 2016 release, “Spectral.
What else do we know about the New Jedi Order Star Wars movie with Daisy Ridley?
Previously, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson served as writers on the project. Later, Obaid-Chinoy joined the team. At one point, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight was also associated with it.
According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, the planned start of production for the previously anticipated project has been postponed due to script delays. This project, initially slated to follow “The Mandalorian” and “Grogu,” set for release on May 22, 2026, will now be superseded by another Star Wars movie directed by Shawn Levy, which is scheduled to begin filming first.
No release date for New Jedi Order has been announced at this time by Lucasfilm.
Originally reported by Brandon Schreur on SuperHeroHype.
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2025-01-25 01:10