Jon Watts Could Direct the Next Big Star Wars Movie

Exciting news is brewing for Star Wars fans. Reports indicate that Jon Watts is currently in talks to direct the first film in a new trilogy being written by Simon Kinberg. Many are buzzing because this project is rumored to be the start of a story that could eventually lead to Star Wars Episode X.

Watts is no stranger to the franchise. He recently worked on the series Skeleton Crew, so he already has a good handle on the Star Wars aesthetic. While nothing is officially signed or finalized yet, his involvement suggests the studio is moving forward with an ambitious vision for the future of the Skywalker saga.

This project is still in the early stages of development. We will have to wait for more updates to see how the story shapes up and if Watts officially boards the project as the lead director. Stay tuned for more details as they emerge.