Taika Waititi has released a major update ahead of his upcoming Star Wars movie.
The 48-year-old actor and filmmaker behind Thor: Ragnarok and JoJo Rabbit will co-write the next film in the sci-fi franchise.
Fans of the Star Wars series got another surprise in 2020. But despite three years of silence in the making, Waititi has finally shared a promising update.
At the moment, I’m still developing something with them,” he said Entertainment tonight.
’Like me, they have a lot of plans. I think they’ll push it until I finish these other projects.
Taika Waititi has released a major update ahead of his upcoming Star Wars movie
He added, 'I have four scripts that I am trying to complete. My thing is, I like to take my time and get it right. I don’t want to rush this film.’
In 2020, news of the next Star Wars installment surfaced StarWars.com May 4th is an unofficial holiday celebrating the series.
The script will be co-written by writer Christy Wilson-Cairns, who was nominated for an Oscar in 1917 during the January ceremony.
Fans of the Star Wars series got another surprise in 2020. But despite three years of silence in the making, Waititi has shared a promising update.
While a release date has yet to be announced, Waititi is no stranger to the universe imagined by George Lucas.
The Kiwi talent directed the season finale of Disney+’s The Mandalorian and played the part of the droid IG-11.
The director/writer/actor has already proven his ability to handle a blockbuster with his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thor: Ragnarok grossed $854 million, making it the highest-grossing film in the Thor trilogy.
Waititi’s latest project is Next Call Wins, which is slated for release in January 2024.
Next Goal Wins is based on the true story of the American Samoa soccer team’s ignominious 31-0 loss to Australia in a World Cup qualifier.
The comedy, set in 2014, follows the team’s attempt to qualify for that year’s FIFA World Cup after hiring an ill-fated coach to turn the fortunes around.
Actor Will Arnett plays an administrator at the American Samoa Football Federation, with Michael Fassbender replacing Armie Hammer for the role.
Intergalactic: Tyga directed the season finale of Disney+’s The Mandalorian and played the part of the above droid IG-11