Lucasfilms Vice President Lynwen Brennan revealed in January that “Skeleton Crew” is in manufacturing in Los Angeles, although if the present is anticipated to launch this yr, it hasn’t been introduced but. No different administrators have been introduced right now, although it would not be a shock if Watts directed some as effectively. Additional bulletins associated to “Skeleton Crew” and different “Star Wars” tasks are anticipated at this yr’s Star Wars Celebration, which is happening in London starting on April 7, 2023.
Whereas the Oscar winner to “Star Wars” director pipeline could appear unorthodox, Daniels aren’t the primary individuals to do it not too long ago: Taika Waititi can be engaged on a undertaking for the long-running franchise, which was introduced quickly after his Oscar win for “Jojo Rabbit.” For his or her half, Daniels capped off a profitable award season with an exhilarating night time on the ninety fifth Academy Awards earlier this month, taking residence the trophies for Finest Image, Finest Director, and Finest Authentic Screenplay. The film received seven Oscars complete, with the remaining recognizing modifying and the movie’s gifted solid. Daniels even have a comedy pilot, “Mason,” within the works with A24.
“Skeleton Crew” doesn’t but have a launch date.