It is reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

It is assumed that the director of the picture may become an English filmmaker, three-time nominee for the Oscar winner Stephen Daldry. At the moment he is in talks with him.

The film is in the initial stage, as yet there is no script, and negotiations with the prospective director have just begun.

Also, while it is unknown whether the actor Ewan McGregor will appear in the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, the movie "Star Wars" will be a series. TV company ABC announced the beginning of negotiations with the studio Lucasfilm about the idea of ??creating a television series on the famous universe of "Star Wars".