ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm attends the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. The series streams exclusively on Disney+. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Following the Ahsoka panel at the Star Wars Celebration in London, Kathleen Kennedy, the President of Lucasfilm, spoke with Variety about upcoming projects in the Star Wars franchise.
During an interview, Kathleen Kennedy expressed interest in featuring Daisy Ridley’s character Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film. The project announcement took place during a panel on April 7th.
In addition to discussing Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey, Kennedy provided an update on the studio’s partnership with filmmaker Rian Johnson. She revealed that Johnson is potentially working on a new trilogy within the Star Wars universe, further expanding the franchise’s storytelling potential. With Johnson’s talent and Kennedy’s leadership, fans can anticipate an exciting new chapter in the Star Wars legacy.
Kathleen, the President of Lucasfilm, discussed filmmaker Rian Johnson’s potential involvement in a new Star Wars trilogy. While Johnson is now busy with other projects, he has expressed a strong desire to return to the franchise. Kennedy shared that she and Johnson maintain regular communication. But any official plans are on hold until Johnson’s schedule clears up. Kennedy acknowledged that a new Star Wars trilogy would require a significant time commitment, leaving the decision ultimately up to Johnson.
Kathleen Kennedy provided an update on Taika Waititi’s standalone film in the Star Wars universe.
According to Kathleen, Taika Waititi is hard at work on his standalone Star Wars film. Waititi is writing the script and is determined to maintain his singular creative vision. Kennedy emphasized that the studio supports Waititi’s unique voice and is committed to bringing his vision to the big screen.
During an interview, the question of a second season for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series arose. Fans have expressed interest in seeing Ewan McGregor’s Jedi character return for another adventure. Kennedy addressed the inquiry, but there are no official plans for a second season.
