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Lucasfilm’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Film Sees Yet Another Shakeup As Production Faces Delays   Lucasfilm’s upcoming Star Wars film, set to follow Daisy Ridley’s Rey as she embarks on a new journey post-The Rise of Skywalker (2019), recently encountered another setback: the departure of screenwriter Steven Knight. Knight, known for his work on Peaky Blinders and numerous high-profile screenplays, had joined the project earlier this year to replace original writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. However, his recent exit has raised questions about the trajectory of the film and may mean significant delays before it hits theaters. Why Did Steven Knight Leave? The reasons behind Knight’s departure from the Star Wars project haven’t been disclosed. The move, however, adds to a string of reshuffles in the film’s writing team, which first began when Lindelof and Britt-Gibson stepped away. Knight, whose credits also include the screenplay for Maria, an upcoming Maria Callas biopic starr...

Lucasfilm’s Latest Attempt At Expanding the Star Wars saga, “New Jedi Order,” Starring Rey, Faces Major Delays And Uncertain Prospects.   In the summer of 2024, the rumor mill buzzed with reports that Lucasfilm’s next big “Star Wars” project, tentatively titled The New Jedi Order, would begin shooting in September. However, insiders, including film journalist Jordan Ruimy, were quick to dismiss these rumors. Now, it seems that the much-anticipated movie has been officially placed on hold, with its future hanging in the balance. Behind the Scenes Drama: Script Struggles and Creative Differences The initial excitement for The New Jedi Order has been tempered by reports of significant behind-the-scenes challenges. Steven Knight, best known for his work on Peaky Blinders, has been tasked with penning the script for the Rey-centered film. Yet despite working on it for over a year, a final draft has yet to be submitted to Lucasfilm. Knight has reportedly written four drafts, but they hav...