The Force Is Strong With This Writer! Kathleen Kennedy Reveals The Pen Behind Taika Waititi’s STAR WARS Film

The Force Is Strong With This Writer! Kathleen Kennedy Reveals The Pen Behind Taika Waititi’s STAR WARS Film

Fresh updates from Star Wars Celebration in Japan are still rolling in, and the latest intel comes from Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy concerning the writer behind Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film.

‘Poor Things’ Writer to Pen Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Movie — World of Reel

Last year, Taika Waititi told Variety that his ‘Star Wars’ movie, which is apparently still happening, “will be a Taika Waititi film.” He added, “It’s gonna piss people off.” This set off the fanbase.During an interview with Screen Rant, which happened this weekend at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan, Kathleen Kennedy provided an update on Waititi’s long-gestating Star Wars project. Although Waititi has been attached to the film for some time…

Kathleen Kennedy Confirms Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Film Is Still Happening, with Tony McNamara Set to Write

After a long wait, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has finally given an update on Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film, which had previously been on hold. During Star Wars Celebration 2025 (via ScreenRant), Kennedy revealed that Tony McNamara (Poor Things, The Favourite) is officially writing the script for Waititi’s Star Wars project. Kennedy said, “Taika is on Taika time… I’ve just continually said to him, look, when you feel that you’re ready …

'Poor Things' Writer Tony McNamara Named as Co-Writer for Taika Waititi's 'Star Wars' Film - Star Wars News Net

Movie news updates continue to come out of Star Wars Celebration. The Mandalorian & Grogu panel began with a reminder The post ‘Poor Things’ Writer Tony McNamara Named as Co-Writer for Taika Waititi’s ‘Star Wars’ Film appeared first on Star Wars News Net.

McNamara Co-Writing Waititi's "Star Wars"

Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed that “Poor Things” and “The Favourite” screenwriter Tony McNamara is penning the script for Taika Waititi’s “Star Wars” film reports Screen Rant. The news comes almost five years after Waititi was first linked with directing and co-writing a “Star Wars” film. The filmmaker was hot off successes like “Thor: Ragnarok,” “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” and “Jojo Rabbit” while the TV version of his mockumenta…