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[Aerodude73]

Disney and Lucasfilm are developing three standalone movies set in the "Star Wars" universe.


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Fresh off the success of Godzilla, filmmaker Gareth Edwards has lined up his next project, something set in a galaxy far, far away.

Edwards is attached to direct one of the Star Wars spinoff films, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Due to the high level of secrecy surrounding the Star Wars development process, it is unclear which spinoff Edwards will tackle.

Speculation has focused on characters such as bounty hunter Boba Fett and Jedi master Yoda as those who might be getting their own movies. There are also rumors of a potential Han Solo origin story or at least something on the Solo clan, and untold adventures of Luke Skywalker.

Earlier in May, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that there was a plan to make at least three spinoff movies that would be released in between the main installments.

It has been reported that Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg are writing and producing the spinoffs.

The Star Wars project marks an amazing career trajectory for Edwards, who went from making a small creature feature for $500,000, 2010’s Monsters, to getting the assignment to take on Godzilla, a monster in need of a 21st century rehabilitation.

The mission was a success, with the Legendary/Warner Bros. movie overperforming when it opened last weekend, grossing $93.1 million. The movie also received strong critical reviews and plenty of fanboy love.

WME-repped Edwards is attached to direct Godzilla 2 and 3, but while story ideas exist, the Godzilla 2 project is still in early development and does not even have a script.

That frees up Edwards to be part of what is not only one of the biggest franchises in history, but also a project that is a dream for so many filmmakers who grew up loving and being inspired by the storied George Lucas universe.

Star Wars: Episode VII, with J.J. Abrams directing, just began production in Abu Dhabi. The film is set to hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.

Disney and Lucasfilm had no comment.

** TheHollywoodReporter **

[Dispatch Ninja]

Wow, didn't see that coming. I like it.

[SilentDawn]

Honestly, I don't care what this guy does; just that he continues to make movies.

I would love to see another Godzilla film from him though.

[Astro Zombie]

This is great news

[Walts Ghost]

I wonder which movie it'll be...

[aiman04]

Good. I would leave Godzilla franchise and do something else too, but Star Wars? You

[Dispatch Ninja]

Just read Gary Whitta is doing the screenplay.

[aiman04]

GARETH EDWARDS AND GARY WHITTA ONBOARD FOR STAR WARS STAND-ALONE FILM

May 22, 2014

In addition to the episodes of a new Star Wars trilogy, Lucasfilm and Disney have begun development on multiple stand-alone movies that will offer new stories beyond the core Saga. Gareth Edwards will direct the first stand-alone film, with a screenplay by Gary Whitta. The film is due out December 16, 2016.

Gareth Edwards blazed into the filmmaking forefront with his acclaimed work on Monsters, a film he wrote, directed and served on as cinematographer and visual effects artist. The skill and vision readily apparent in Monsters earned him the high-profile spot directing this year's smash hit Godzilla.

"Ever since I saw Star Wars I knew exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life - join the Rebel Alliance! I could not be more excited and honored to go on this mission with Lucasfilm," said Edwards.

Gary Whittas screenwriting credits include 2010s The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington. He is also well known as a journalist and editor in the video game industry, as well as part of the BAFTA award-winning team on Telltale Games adaptation of The Walking Dead.

Whitta states, "From the moment I first saw the original movie as a wide-eyed kid, Star Wars has been the single most profound inspiration to my imagination and to my career as a writer. It is deeply special to me,so to be given the opportunity to contribute to its ongoing legacy, especially in collaboration with a film-maker as talented as Gareth,is literally a dream come true. I'm still pinching myself."

StarWars.com. All Star Wars, all the time.

http://starwars.com/news/gareth-edwa...lone-film.html

[MechaGodzilla]

Pretty cool, I'm happy for him. So I guess it's the Boba Fett movie then, that was supposed to be the first spin-off, right?

Another thing that surprised me is that it says he's attached to direct not only Godzilla 2, but also 3? I hadn't seen anything about that until now.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

Pretty cool, I'm happy for him. So I guess it's the Boba Fett movie then, that was supposed to be the first spin-off, right?

Another thing that surprised me is that it says he's attached to direct not only Godzilla 2, but also 3? I hadn't seen anything about that until now.

I think it would be something else. Joe Johnston has been asking George Lucas to do a Boba Fett film for years, and he even designed the character.

[Jett Rink]

Am I the only one thinking it? Do I need to say it?

[Walts Ghost]

I don't think it's the Fett film either. I think Johnston will be getting it. Plus, last we heard, Kasdan was writing that. So unless they completely changed writers, I think it's the Solo spin-off.

[MechaGodzilla]

Originally Posted by aiman04

I think it would be something else. Joe Johnston has been asking George Lucas to do a Boba Fett film for years, and he even designed the character.

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

I don't think it's the Fett film either. I think Johnston will be getting it. Plus, last we heard, Kasdan was writing that. So unless they completely changed writers, I think it's the Solo spin-off.

Good points, guys. So I guess they switched them around a bit, then. In that case I wonder if it's the Solo film or the third one, whatever it is about.

[Bodyslide]

I wonder if he will be doing the Jar Jar Binks Story?

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Jett Rink

Am I the only one thinking it? Do I need to say it?

Yes, you are - for now anyway. But seeing as You voted 1 of 5 Stars for GODZILLA, of Course you would think this is horrible news.


Obviously, SOMEONE Much Smarter (than all of us, really) thinks he IS the right choice. --- I don't see a problem with it.

[mikesncc1701]

Sort of in the middle on this. The man did one of the absolute worst films ever made with Monsters, but then he gave us one of the best Godzilla films we've had. The man has potential but I think he's one of those that need to be guided in the right direction and not be allowed to let his obvious pretentious style interfere with making something entertaining.

[swd0010]

Clearly, we're getting a Rancor origin story as one of the three spinoffs, right?

[MrBlonde]

Holy shit. That's great news, really happy for Gareth.

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by Jett Rink

Am I the only one thinking it? Do I need to say it?

Could you please?

[L.J.]

This is good news. Like his work.