While initial rumors suggested that Kinberg’s trilogy might continue the iconic Skywalker Saga, insiders have clarified that ...

Lucasfilm has tried to chart paths forward before. Kennedy previously signed filmmaker Rian Johnson ( Knives Out) to develop a trilogy as well as Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

to say nothing of Lucasfilm's rocky history with filmmakers including, most memorably, replacing Phil Lord and Chris Miller ...