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Jon Watts Tapped for Next Star Wars Skywalker Film

Original: ‘Star Wars’ Wants Jon Watts to Direct Next Skywalker Movie

Lucasfilm wants Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, to helm the next Skywalker-saga Star Wars movie, according to a report from ScreenCrush. No deal has been confirmed, and details about the film's story or release date have not been announced. Watts is known for revitalising the Spider-Man franchise, and fans are debating whether he is the right choice to steer the next chapter of the core Star Wars story.

Why now: Reports of a major director attached to a new Skywalker film are fresh news for Star Wars fans speculating about the franchise's future

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