Only hours after the announcement that Colin Trevorrow is no long part of Star Wars: Episode IX, a rumored frontrunner has emerged in Rian Johnson.
Johnson’s work on Star Wars: The Last Jedi was comparatively smooth sailing – even with the passing of one of its key stars in Carrie Fisher. Something other Star Wars films cannot say.
The acclaimed Looper filmmaker has shown he has a steady hand and can work with Disney and Lucasfilm without issue. Asked the other month if he’d come back for another ‘Wars’ film he replied on Twitter:
“I would do another SW movie in a heartbeat. I’ve had the time of my life.”
Star Wars: Episode IX is currently slated to open on May 24th 2019.
