Lucasfilm is developing a new “Star Wars” feature film with “Sleight” writer-director J.D. Dillard and “Luke Cage” writer Matt Owens, Variety has confirmed.
The project is still in its very early stages, and all further details — characters, location, time period within the “Star Wars” creative Galaxy — remain a mystery. That includes whether Dillard would direct the film, or whether the project would premiere in theaters or on Disney Plus.
Should the project land a greenlight, however, it would be the first time black filmmakers were lead creative forces behind a live-action “Star Wars” movie.
New ‘Star Wars’ Movie in Development With ‘Sleight’ Director, ‘Luke Cage’ Writer