Lucasfilm has tapped Jon Watts, the critically acclaimed director behind Marvel Studios’ top-rated Spider-Man trilogy, to helm the initial film in a new Star Wars saga, widely anticipated to be Episode X. This marks Watts’ deepening involvement with the galaxy far, far away, building upon his executive producer role and directorial contributions to the upcoming Disney+ series Skeleton Crew. Watts’ proven track record with the Spider-Man franchise, which captivated audiences and critics alike, earning over $3.9 billion globally and achieving Rotten Tomatoes scores between 91% and 93% for all three installments, signals a significant new direction and potential revitalization for the Star Wars cinematic universe.
Adapted from: MovieWeb
