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Taika Waititi's Star Wars film project is put on ice by Lucasfilm

7 reports, 6 independent Updated Mon 00:00
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What happened

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Taika Waititi confirmed that his Star Wars film project is officially "on ice". The project, which involved screenwriter Tony McNamara, was put on ice by Lucasfilm. Waititi stated that he and McNamara are currently working together on a different project.

From femalefirst.co.uk, ign.com

Why it matters

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The shelving of a major Star Wars film reduces the immediate production pipeline and potential revenue for Lucasfilm. This change impacts the professional commitments of Taika Waititi and Tony McNamara, who were collaborating on the project.

From femalefirst.co.uk, ign.com

Who's involved

  • Taika WaititiFilmmaker and actor attached to the shelved Star Wars project
  • LucasfilmProduction company that controls the status of the Star Wars project
  • Tony McNamaraScreenwriter who was collaborating with Taika Waititi on the project
  • Kathleen KennedyFormer Lucasfilm president who had previously indicated work was happening

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LucasfilmSpeculative

    Lucasfilm could see a reduction in its immediate production pipeline and potential revenue.

How it developed

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  1. Waititi and McNamara submitted scripts and are voicing roles for the Star Wars project.1 source
  2. Waititi's Star Wars project is put on ice by Lucasfilm.1 source

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