Rian Johnson, the director of The Last Jedi, doesn’t seem eager to return to Star Wars right now, and appears happy to see new filmmakers take on the franchise. Speaking at the Sundance Film Festival, he expressed excitement about Kathleen Kennedy’s departure and what the future holds for Lucasfilm, particularly the opportunity to bring in new perspectives. He believes fresh voices are the most exciting thing for a Star Wars fan to see. While he enjoyed his time working on The Last Jedi immensely and remains a fan, he simply said he’d be thrilled if he ever got the chance to direct another Star Wars film.
It’s become common for Lucasfilm to announce projects that ultimately get cancelled or never get made – like the previously announced Rogue Squadron film. After The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson was set to create a new Star Wars trilogy, but the film’s mixed reception from fans led to questions about his continued involvement. He also found success with the Knives Out movies. Despite efforts from Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, Johnson didn’t return to Star Wars, and Kennedy admitted she believed he was discouraged by negative online reactions. However, Johnson quickly responded on X (formerly Twitter), stating he wasn’t scared off at all.
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