Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: series, title and unrecognized parameters: era, canon, distributor, movie name, imageBG Star Wars: Episode IX is the planned ninth live-action theatrical installment in the Star Wars episodic saga, to be produced under the new Disney-Lucasfilm brand. It is scheduled for release in 2019.
Development
Unofficial reports claimed in November 2012 that Lawrence Kasdan—who originally wrote the screenplays for both Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi—and Simon Kinberg would divide writing responsibilities for Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX, and both would co-produce all three films of the upcoming sequel trilogy, alongside Kathleen Kennedy.[5] However, in February 2013, Disney confirmed that Kasdan and Kinberg were working on standalone films, not main episodes.[6]
In June 2014, it was confirmed director Rian Johnson, who had signed on to helm Star Wars: Episode VIII, would write the treatment for Episode IX.[2]
During a concert with the Young Musician's Foundation Debut Orchestra on February 9, composer John Williams stated that he was hoping to get the chance to write the musical scores for the entire new trilogy.[7] It was implied in Star Wars Insider 144 that he would score the entire "new Star Wars trilogy,"[8] but Lucasfilm clarified that he has only been confirmed for Episode VII.[9]
On August 7, 2014, it was reported that actress Daisy Ridley, who will play a lead role in Episode VII, may reprise her role in both Episodes VIII and IX.[10]
Credits
Cast | Uncredited cast | Crew | Uncredited crew | Special thanks |
Bibliography
- Star Wars Will Be Forever on StarWars.com (backup link)
- The Legendary Star Wars Expanded Universe Turns a New Page on StarWars.com (backup link (news/the-legendary-star-wars-expanded-universe-turns-a-new-page.html) not verified!)
- "Launch Pad" — Star Wars Insider 151
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 DISNEY TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD., published by thewaltdisneycompany.com on The Walt Disney Company (October 30, 2012) (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Rian Johnson boarding 'Star Wars' franchise as writer and director on Los Angeles Times (June 20, 2014) (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Video Series: A Discussion About the Future of Star Wars on StarWars.com (backup link (news/a-discussion-about-the-future-of-star-wars/index.html) not verified!)
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ 'Star Wars': Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Kinberg to Write, Produce - Hollywood Reporter, published by hollywoodreporter.com on The Hollywood Reporter (November 21, 2012) (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ Disney Confirms Standalone Star Wars Films; May Be Released Between New Core Episodes
- ↑ Williams Says He ‘Hopes’ to Work on New Star Wars Trilogy on JWFan (February 11, 2013) (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ Star Wars Insider 144
- ↑ Star Wars (@starwars) on Twitter: "Clarification: John Williams is confirmed for Episode VII only at this point." (backup link (starwars/status/479410621767614464) not verified!)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 UTA Signs ‘Star Wars’ Lead Daisy Ridley on cinemablend.com (August 7, 2014) (backup link not verified!)
External links
- DISNEY TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD. - The Walt Disney Company
- New Star Wars Movies Announced as Disney Enters Agreement to Acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. on StarWars.com (backup link (news/new-star-wars-movies-announced-as-disney-enters-agreement-to-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd/index.html) not verified!)