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There have never been as many new Star Wars movies in production as there are right now, with several high-profile filmmakers all working on their own additions to the ultimate space adventure franchise. Among those is one being worked on by Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny helmer James Mangold, who appears to be so in demand that several big projects are on hold waiting for him. As Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy recently revealed, this is something that she is happy to do, but that could be bad news for his Dcu Swamp Thing project.

Last week, during a DC update from James Gunn and Peter Safran, the latter revealed that the previously announced Swamp Thing movie is currently not going anywhere due to Mangold deciding to take on the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. Now, Kennedy has suggested that once his promotion of that movie ahead of...

James Mangold has an Oscar-nominated film with A Complete Unknown, but his next step is into the world of Star Wars. In a new interview from Kathleen Kennedy, she talked about a lot of projects in the works with Lucasfilm as well as the news that she was not retiring from the company. One of the projects she talked about was Mangold's prequel Star Wars film. His movie is set to take place 25,000 years before any other Star Wars story we've seen, and the working title was Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi. Kennedy gave an update of where it is post Mangold's success with A Complete Unknown.

It's been almost two years since Star Wars Celebration was held in London, England. At the event, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Logan director James Mangold revealed his plans to head into a Galaxy Far, Far Away for a story about the First Jedi. 

While we know this untitled Star Wars movie - typically referred to as "Dawn of the Jedi" - will be set roughly 25,000 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, few updates have been shared since. That's likely because it's had to compete with A Complete Unknown for the filmmaker's attention. 

Today, we have an update on Mangold's Star Wars plans (via SFFGazette.com). It's said that the current idea is for the movie to begin shooting in December. The script, written by Mangold and Andor's Beau Willimon, will be completed by the summer and it's then casting will begin. 

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Star Wars is quickly looking to expand its galaxy by adding one of the greatest actors of this generation. A new report has confirmed that Disney is close to nearing a deal with The Fall Guy star Ryan Gosling to star in the next film set in the iconic franchise. Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is set to helm the upcoming project, which is said to be fast-tracked after only two years of development.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gosling will headline the next Star Wars film to go into production as long as the deal goes through. No ink has been spilled just quite yet, but it sounds like the Blade Runner 2049 star is set to join his biggest franchise yet. THR's report adds that Gosling's introduction to Star Wars will be a standalone movie, with no connections to the main episodic films. Details on the film's plot...

Star Wars may take place in a galaxy far, far away, but it's not afraid of running around in circles. Ahsoka, the latest live-action Disney+ series starring Rosario Dawson, has already featured a bevy of iconic faces, most notably Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker aka Darth Vader. However, series creator and showrunner Dave Filoni is not done recruiting former Star Wars actors for his flagship streaming show. While many fans never expected the prequel era to make a resurgence in the past few years, the latest development surrounding Ahsoka will shock them the most. The show is reportedly close to adding another big name to its call sheet — Natalie Portman.

According to Kristian Harloff, Portman is close to signing a deal to reprise her role as Padmé Amidala in Ahsoka Season 2. Furthermore, Harloff speculates her return will be made through the same mystical plane that brought back old characters last season,...

From Walk the Line to Logan to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold’s career has been defined by bold choices and creative risks. Now, he tackles a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, a film set 25,000 years before any other entry in the franchise. With co-writer Beau Willimon by his side, Mangold is poised to explore a truly uncharted era in the Star Wars universe — and he’s ready to defy expectations.

For Mangold, the appeal of Dawn of the Jedi lies in the creative freedom it offers. In an interview with MovieWeb, he explained, "To me, the really important aspects are the freedom to make something new. Beau and I [...] have been working on a script, and we'll see what happens [...] Do we find a way on the page to say something original?"

Originality in the Star Wars franchise is no small feat.

Filmmaker James Mangold has tackled many genres, whether it's biopics like Ford v Ferrari and his latest film A Different Man or action blockbusters Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. 

As well as a Star Wars movie exploring the origin of the Jedi set 25,000 years in the past, Mangold has been tapped by DC Studios to take the helm of Swamp Thing. The character has starred in a short-lived TV series but this would mark a big screen return for a character who fits well into the latter part of James Gunn's "Gods and Monsters" slate.

Talking to MovieWeb, Mangold addressed how he plans to address the Dcu movie.  

"With Bob [Dylan] you have known quantities, yes, but there are ways to interpret them," he started. "With other kinds of IP, it gets to a religious level. Swamp Thing at DC, it's just a matter of -...

Filmmaker James Mangold has tackled many genres, whether it's biopics like Ford v Ferrari and his latest film A Different Man or action blockbusters Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. 

As well as a Star Wars movie exploring the origin of the Jedi set 25,000 years in the past, Mangold has been tapped by DC Studios to take the helm of Swamp Thing. The character has starred in a short-lived TV series but this would mark the big screen debut for a character who fits well into the latter part of James Gunn's "Gods and Monsters" slate.

Talking to MovieWeb, Mangold addressed how he plans to address the Dcu movie.  

"With Bob [Dylan] you have known quantities, yes, but there are ways to interpret them," he started. "With other kinds of IP, it gets to a religious level. Swamp Thing at DC, it's just a matter of -...

Despite Lucasfilm's struggle to get Star Wars feature films off the ground, the television side of things has continued to find success. For the past six years, the Disney+ streaming service has consistently produced multiple seasons of various animated and live-action television series — 2024 saw the release of both The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, and 2023 gave us a third season of The Mandalorian and the first season of Ahsoka. And with a second season of the latter series on the way, new rumors about who might appear have begun to float around.

A new Star Wars News Net report based on reporting from Kristian Harloff suggests that one iconic Jedi is set to appear in the second season of Ahsoka. Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi is rumored to appear in flashbacks on the series, which will take place during the same time as the animated series The Clone Wars. Ariana Greenblatt...

From Walk the Line to Logan to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold’s career has been defined by bold choices and creative risks. Now, he tackles a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, a film set 25,000 years before any other entry in the franchise. With co-writer Beau Willimon by his side, Mangold is poised to explore a truly uncharted era in the Star Wars universe — and he’s ready to defy expectations.

For Mangold, the appeal of Dawn of the Jedi lies in the creative freedom it offers. In an interview with MovieWeb, he explained, "To me, the really important aspects are the freedom to make something new. Beau and I... have been working on a script, and we'll see what happens... Do we find a way on the page to say something original?"

Originality in the Star Wars franchise is no small feat.

As James Mangold luxuriates in the success of “A Complete Unknown,” which may end up an awards season darling over the next couple of months, he also looks ahead to his next picture. And right now, that may be his “Star Wars” prequel, “Dawn Of The Jedi.” So what does Mangold have in mind for his take on a franchise set in a galaxy far, far away?

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James Mangold’s ‘Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi’ is set 25,000 years before George Lucas’ saga so he wasn't "handcuffed by so much lore".The 61-year-old filmmaker is set to helm the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster - which will showcase the origins of the Jedi Order - and has now explained he chose to set ‘Dawn of the Jedi’ long before the events of the Skywalker saga in an effort to ensure he had full creative control of the story.Speaking to MovieWeb, he said: "The ‘Star Wars’ movie would be taking place 25,000 years before any known ‘Star Wars’ movies take place. It's an area and a playground that I've always [wanted to explore] and that I was inspired by as a teenager. "I'm not that interested in being handcuffed by so much lore at this point that it's almost immovable, and you can't please anybody."‘Dawn of the Jedi’ will be Mangold’s...

With his new film, “Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi,” director James Mangold intends to change Star Wars storytelling. This new Star Wars movie will take place 25,000 years before any other movie in the series. It will explore the Force’s old roots. Mangold wants to write a new story different from what has been told for decades.

Mangold recently discussed his ideas for the project, which was first mentioned at the London Star Wars Celebration in 2023. The 2012 comic book series that examines the origins of the Jedi Order inspired the film. Since his teenage years, he has been fascinated by this opportunity, which he called a creative “playground.”

Mangold told MovieWeb, “The freedom to make something new is the most important thing.” And he doesn’t want to get “handcuffed by so much lore” that would make the story “almost immovable.” This method fits with what Mangold has done with other big franchises.

As James Mangold makes his mark on a galaxy far, far away with his upcoming Star Wars installment, he’s emphasizing the “long time ago” part of the setting.

The 2x Oscar nominee, who is set to co-write and direct Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, recently teased that his prequel will aim to “find a way on the page to say something original” about the origin of The Force without relying too much on the franchise’s established lore.

“To me, the really important aspects are the freedom to make something new. [Screenwriter Beau Willimon] and I, in relation to Star Wars, have been working on a script, and we’ll see what happens,” he told MovieWeb.

“The Star Wars movie would be taking place 25,000 years before any known Star Wars movies take place,” added Mangold. “It’s an area and a playground that I’ve always [wanted to explore] and that I...

James Mangold isn’t afraid of tough projects. He’s tackled a wide range of films, from the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line to the intense Girl, Interrupted. But his next challenge might be the biggest yet: a new Star Wars movie.

Together with Beau Willimon, Mangold is diving into Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi. What makes this movie special is that it’s set 25,000 years before anything we’ve seen in the Star Wars universe. Mangold likes the idea of exploring a completely new era, free from the weight of existing Star Wars lore.

In a chat with MovieWeb, Mangold shared that the appeal lies in the freedom to create something fresh:

The Star Wars movie would be taking place 25,000 years before any known Star Wars movies takes place. It’s an area and a playground that I’ve always [wanted to explore] and that I was inspired by as a teenager.

James Mangold certainly isn't afraid of a challenge, that's for sure. From directing Walk the Line, a Johnny Cash biopic, to turning Hugh Jackman's brash, loud-mouthed Wolverine into a tragic hero in Logan, Mangold has made a career out of surprising audiences with what's up his sleeve. Now, he's taking on one of his biggest challenges yet—helming Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi. Alongside showrunner and co-writer Beau Willimon (House of Cards), Mangold has decided to ignore the Skywalker Saga, perhaps wisely, to instead explore uncharted territory in the Star Wars universe with a story that predates everything fans know by a staggering 25,000 years.

In April 2023, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Logan director James Mangold hit the stage at Star Wars Celebration in London and revealed his plans to head into a Galaxy Far, Far Away for a story about the First Jedi. 

While it's been revealed that this untitled Star Wars movie - typically referred to as "Dawn of the Jedi" - will be set roughly 25,000 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, few updates have been shared since. That's likely because it's had to compete with both A Complete Unknown and Swamp Thing for the filmmaker's attention. 

Doing the rounds to promote his Bob Dylan biopic, Mangold told MovieWeb, "To me, the really important aspects are the freedom to make something new. Beau Willimon and I, in relation to Star Wars, have been working on a script, and we'll see what happens. Do we find a way on...

James Mangold has never shied away from challenges, from a Johnny Cash biopic (Walk the Line) to the intense Girl, Interrupted with Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. His career is full of varying choices like these, but his upcoming Star Wars movie might be one of the largest chunks of challenge he's ever bitten off, and that's saying something. Along with accomplished showrunner Beau Willimon, Mangold is set to take on Star Wars in a truly unique fashion with Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, a story that takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

It's the fact that the film will take place in that "very, very, very" distant past that appealed to Mangold, who only took this project on because he and Willimon would be able to tackle a time and place that was open for discovery in the franchise. "To me, the...

James Mangold is currently working on the script for his upcoming Dawn of the Jedi movie - and now he's finally explained why he made the pitch. Last year, at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm announced three upcoming Star Wars movies. The most exciting of these was the most mysterious, James Mangold's Jedi Origin movie, set in an era Lucasfilm referred to as the "Dawn of the Jedi." Mangold recently revealed that he's currently working on the script with writing partner Beau Willimon, and now he's finally explained what made him pitch this idea to Lucasfilm.

Speaking to Inverse ahead of the release of his upcoming movie A Complete Unknown, Magold explained the pitch. "I pitched it to Lucasfilm because it seemed like an area and a story space where, while there's lore and we certainly would be tying into things that have happened 25,000 years later, there would be the freedom,...

Upcoming Star Wars director James Mangold provides a long-awaited update to his Dawn of the Jedi origin movie following several months of silence on its development. Following his work on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the director was confirmed to be directing one of three upcoming movies announced during Star Wars Celebration London in 2023 alongside Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Dave Filoni's respective projects. Set 250,000 years before the events of the Skywalker Saga, the Dawn of the Jedi movie will explore the origins of the Jedi Order and their study of the mysterious Force.

As Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is set to hit theaters, the director sat down with Deadline and opened up about his other upcoming projects. During the discussion, he addressed Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi's current status, revealing that he was still early in the writing process with co-writer Beau Willimon...

Like every Star Wars project, Dawn of the Jedi remains shrouded in mystery, but James Mangold has recently clued audiences in to when the movie could hit theaters. Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi is taking audiences back in time to the birth of the Jedi Order, some 25,000 years before the original trilogy you could say it will be set "A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away." Mangold's standalone movie is one of the few upcoming Star Wars films in the pipeline after Disney and LucasFilm culled the overly packed slate of post-sequel trilogy projects.

Speaking to Empire Magazine to promote his upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, James Mangold revealed when Dawn of the Jedi could begin filming. During the interview, the acclaimed director confirmed that, once he is finished with A Complete Unknown's post-production and press, he'll be hard at work on Dawn of the Jedi.

Filming for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will begin soon. The upcoming prequel, set earlier in the timeline than any other film in the franchise, will be directed by James Mangold, who co-wrote the script with Beau Willimon (known for Andor and House of Cards).

Mangold has been nominated for two Academy Awards: one for writing Logan (2017) and another as a producer on Ford v. Ferrari, which was nominated for Best Picture. His other notable works include The Wolverine and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

According to Empire (via World of Reel and ScreenRant), Mangold mentioned in an interview for his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, that once that project wraps—already drawing Oscar buzz—he’ll begin shooting Dawn of the Jedi. Filming could potentially start by late 2025.

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi takes place 25,000 years before A New Hope and...

‘Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi’ will begin filming soon. The upcoming ‘Dawn of the Jedi’, a prequel set earlier than any other movie in the series, will be directed by James Mangold. The script is co-written by Mangold and Beau Willimon (known for Andor and House of Cards).

Mangold has been nominated for two Oscars: one for writing the 2017 film ‘Logan’ and another as a producer on ‘Ford v. Ferrari’, which was up for Best Picture. Mangold has also directed ‘The Wolverine’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.’

According to Empire magazine (via World of Reel and ScreenRant), ‘Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi’ is set to start filming soon. In an interview promoting his new Bob Dylan biopic, ‘A Complete Unknown’, starring Timothée Chalamet, Mangold mentioned that after wrapping up work on that project, which is already getting Oscar attention, he will begin shooting the new Star Wars movie.

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi is going to be filming soon. The upcoming Dawn of the Jedi, a prequel set earlier than any other movie in the franchise, is set to be directed by James Mangold from a screenplay co-written by Mangold and Beau Willimon. Mangold has been nominated for two Oscars, once as a screenwriter for 2017's Logan and once as a producer on his directorial effort Ford v. Ferrari, which was nominated for Best Picture. Other franchise efforts helmed by Mangold include The Wolverine and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Per Empire magazine (via World of Reel), Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi is set to commence production in the near future. During an interview promoting his new Timothe Chalamet-led Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, Mangold revealed that once his work on the project - which comes with quite a bit of Oscar buzz - is over,...

Star Wars: The Acolytes cancelation has me seriously worried about the future of Star Wars and its most exciting upcoming movie. The Acolyte marked an important step for Star Wars. Not only was it the first live-action Disney+ show set during the High Republic era, an era of the Star Wars timeline previously only explored in publishing and childrens animation, but it was also the first live-action project to take place outside the all-encompassing Skywalker and Mandalorian sagas. Understandably, Star Wars has been fixated on those two eras as they have always proven successful in the past, but The Acolyte promised something new.

Sadly, that promise will now never be fulfilled. Though the first season of The Acolyte was divisive, there was definite potential for more. Now that The Acolyte has officially been canceled, however the first live-action Star Wars show to face this fate, as The Book of Boba Fett...

Vincent D'Onofrio is perhaps best known for playing the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Kingpin of Crime. He debuted as Wilson Fisk in Netflix's Daredevil in 2015 and has since appeared in the likes of Hawkeye and Echo.

Next up for the actor is Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again, though rumour has it we'll eventually see the villain in a future Spider-Man movie.

However, should the opportunity present itself, there's one specific character in the Dcu who D'Onofrio is eager to play: Swamp-Thing! Taking part in a Q&a at Dragon Con, he shared his love of the supernatural anti-hero.

"These days, I don't know why...I don't if you guys are into DC like I am," D'Onofrio said. "Obviously I like Marvel too because that's my job. My comic books when I was a kid [were] Captain America, Spider-Man, Swamp-Thing. Swamp-Thing. I would really like to play Swamp-Thing."

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James Mangold has expressed that he’s clearly not a fan of cinematic multiverses.

While the filmmaker has helmed several sequels, including Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Logan (2017) and The Wolverine (2013), he likely won’t be looking to direct an installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is known for its “multi-movie universe-building.”

“I don’t do multiverses,” Mangold recently told Rolling Stone when asked if audiences could expect to see Joaquin Phoenix’s Johnny Cash return in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. Mangold previously directed Phoenix’s Oscar-nominated performance in 2005’s Walk the Line.

The director confirmed that fans won’t see any crossovers in A Complete Unknown, as Boyd Holbrook portrays Johnny Cash in the film.

“I love Joaquin, but he’s not 30, or whatever Johnny was at this moment. They’re both young people in that moment in life,” Mangold explained. “It...

Animation has always been a vital part of the Star Wars franchise. Animation serves as an ideal medium to delve into the depths of the Force. An anthology series like "Tales of the Force" could unravel the history and power of the Force.

So much about the Force in Star Wars is still a mystery, but the franchise has the perfect format with which to explore the concept further. The entire Star Wars galaxy is built around the Force. It is the key to all life and death within the universe there is nothing that isnt directly affected by it. And yet, despite being the central tenet of Star Wars mythology, the interpretations provided by groups like the Jedi, the Sith, the Nightsisters, the Zeffo, and more leave much to be desired. There is still so much left to learn.

As Star Wars broadens its horizons beyond the Skywalker saga,...

The origin of the lightsaber remains a mystery in Star Wars canon after almost five decades. The choice of the lightsaber as the symbol of the Jedi Order raises questions due to its violent nature. Orange lightsabers, like the Darksaber, have unexplained meanings and unique characteristics in Star Wars canon.

The weapon of the Jedi and the Sith in Star Wars, the lightsaber is the franchise's most recognizable weapon, yet one that still has many secrets after almost five decades. Viewers are given the most important information about a lightsaber: it is the weapon of a Jedi, a blade of pure energy, and it can be used to block lasers and cut through objects. The original Star Wars Expanded Universe, now branded as "Legends," explored the lightsaber in detail through stories, reference guides, and more, and the new canon under Disney has continued this trend by introducing new concepts.

However,...

During last April's Star Wars Celebration in London, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold confirmed plans to head into a Galaxy Far, Far Away to tell the story of the First Jedi.

While it's been revealed that this Star Wars movie will be set roughly 25,000 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, few updates have been shared since. That's likely because the Logan director is currently busy shooting his Bob Dylan biopic.

Talking to SFX (via SFFGazette.com), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and The Acolyte producer Simon Emanuel potentially revealed a new title for a movie we've been referring to as Dawn of the Jedi.

"James Mangold's Jedi Prime is set thousands and thousands of years before [the original trilogy]," he said, "and I'm really excited to see what happens there."

Jedi Prime?

Not only is that a pretty cool name, but it may have major implications for the movie itself.

There's been some exciting news for Star Wars fans as producer Simon Emanuel has hinted at a new name for the much-anticipated Star Wars movie colloquially known as Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, directed by the acclaimed director James Mangold. The project, one of the most exciting on the horizon, is set to explore a story 25,000 years before the prequel trilogy, marking it as the earliest entry in the Star Wars timeline among all films and TV shows. However, details on Dawn of the Jedi have been scarce until now.

Simon Emanuel hints at a thrilling new title for the upcoming Star Wars movie, potentially revealing the origin of the Jedi Order. The Prime Jedi's mural on Ahch-To in The Last Jedi could lead to the focus on his story in Dawn of the Jedi, creating a direct connection. The possible link between Rey's new Star Wars movie and Dawn of the Jedi could unify the franchise's timeline in a brilliant way.

Star Wars producer Simon Emanuel has just introduced a fascinating new name for the upcoming Star Wars movie originally thought to be titled Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, which could signal a thrilling change. As one of the most exciting projects on the list of Star Wars' upcoming movies, Dawn of the Jedi was billed as a story set 25,000 years before the prequel trilogy, making it easily the earliest project in the Star Wars timeline among...

The Force Dyad in The Rise of Skywalker introduces a new concept of balance between the light side and the dark within the Force. Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will delve into the origins of the Force and the Jedi, answering long-standing questions. The Prime Jedi in Dawn of the Jedi may be a Force Dyad, representing the balance between light and dark.

One Star Wars theory posits that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker secretly set up the Jedis true origin, and this origin may forever change the franchises understanding of the Force and the Jedis beliefs. Though Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is commonly understood to be one of the franchises most divisive films, certain aspects of it have affected Star Wars ongoing storytelling to a great extent. Emperor Palpatines resurrection, for instance, has been explored more thoroughly in shows like The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

Star Wars' Dawn of the Jedi movie will explore the beginnings of the Order, the latter of which has been confirmed to be tied to Ilum. After the release of The Force Awakens, it was confirmed that Starkiller Base was built into Ilum's core. The Dawn of the Jedi movie could include origin stories for several Jedi-related aspects, including lightsaber construction via the exploration of Ilum and thus, Starkiller Base.

The upcoming Jedi origin film, tentatively titled Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, could detail the ancient history of Starkiller Base. Starkiller Base was introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as a major weapon in the early timeline of Star Wars' First Order. Despite being a major part of the first sequel movie, Starkiller Base received little in the way of proper exploration, contributing to complaints that the sequel trilogy is among Star Wars' worst.

That said, while the...

James Mangold will be working with Andor writer Beau Willimon, as he looks to bring Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi to the big screen.

Announced ahead of the release of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, director James Mangold is embarking on a Star Wars project for Disney.

He’s set to make a big screen feature by the name of Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi, which is in the suddenly-active queue for new big screen Star Wars adventures.

Mangold was announced as writing and directing the film, but he’s brought in a bit of help. Beau Willimon, a writer with some skin in the Star Wars game, will now be penning the script for the new film alongside Mangold. Willimon has lent his words to arguably the most acclaimed of the assorted Star Wars TV series, Andor.

Given that James Mangold is in the midst...

Andor was such an unexpected, soaring success that we're surprised more of the team behind the series hasn't been snapped up quickly to work on other projects at Lucasfilm. Well, now one of them has – Beau Willimon, who was a core part of Tony Gilroy's writing team (he scripted the superb mini-arc set in the Narkina 5 prison complex), is now aboard to co-write big screen effort Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi with director James Mangold.

Mangold – who previously directed Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny for Lucasfilm – has been working on the script but also turning his attention to production on his Bob Dylan biodrama A Complete Unknown. So it makes sense him adding a co-writer to work on the Star Wars project currently known as Dawn Of The Jedi, which was announced last year at Star Wars Celebration in London.

“It takes place 25,000 years before Episode IV,...

Shōgun star Hiroyuki Sanada opens up about what franchise he wants to join. He also knows he would fit right into the Star Wars universe.

In an interview with Variety published to X, Sanada is asked whether he would take on a role with either the Star Wars or Marvel franchise. "Yeah. All of them," Sanada responded. "Especially Star Wars. I'm a big fan." When asked if he had a favorite character from the franchise, Sanada said, "I cannot say one, because [the] world itself is amazing."

"ShÅ.gun" star Hiroyuki Sanada says he's a big #StarWars fan. https://t.co/GlnKMH2Yi2 pic.twitter.com/4VmNmFtXVF — Variety (@Variety) April 6, 2024

Related Andor Writer Tapped to Co-Write Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Prequel Andor writer BeauWillimon joins James Mangold to write Dawn of the Jedi, which will explore the genesis of the Star Wars' Jedi Order itself.

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THR reports that Beau Willimon is set to co-write the script for James Mangold’s Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi.

Willimon is a playwright and screenwriter best known for developing House of Cards for Netflix, but he also has some Star Wars experience as he worked on the first season of Andor, writing three episodes of the critically acclaimed series. He will co-write the script for Dawn of the Jedi (which is just a working title) alongside Mangold, who will also direct.

Related Timothée Chalamet goes full Bob Dylan in new set photos from A Complete Unknown

We don’t know all that much about the project, only that it will take place 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga and explore the first Jedi and the discovery of the Force. “It was something that Jim [Mangold] immediately sparked to, and I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we...

Beau Willimon, known for his work on House of Cards, is set to write James Mangold's Star Wars Jedi origin movie. The film is a prequel for the entire franchise, exploring the first-ever Jedi 25,000 years before The Phantom Menace. Willimon's experience with Lucasfilm from writing for Disney+ series Andor makes him a fitting choice for the new Star Wars project.

Nearly a year after it was first announced, James Mangold's Star Wars Jedi origin movie has found its writer.

The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Beau Willimon has been tapped to pen the script for Mangold's Star Wars Jedi origin movie. The writer already has experience with the Lucasfilm franchise by having written three episodes of Disney+'s Andor, namely the show's acclaimed Narkina 5 arc. In addition to this, Willimon has also garnered acclaim for his work on Netflix's House of Cards,...

One of several "Star Wars" movies currently in development at Lucasfilm just took a major step forward. Writer Beau Willimon is now set to co-write director James Mangold's upcoming adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Willimon will pen the script alongside Mangold for what is tentatively titled "Dawn of the Jedi", which was first announced last year during Star Wars Celebration.

The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.

Beau Willimon (Andor) has been tapped to co-write Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi (working title) alongside the film’s director James Mangold, Deadline can confirm.

First announced at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in London, the project will take place 25,000 years before any Star Wars story we’ve seen before, honing in on the origins of the Force. A release date for the film has not yet been set. Next on the docket for distribution, as far as Star Wars films go, is The Mandalorian & Grogu, which earlier today was dated for May 22, 2026.

Emmy-nominated for his writing on Disney+’s Star Wars series Andor, starring Diego Luna, Willimon is best known for creating Netflix’s acclaimed political drama House of Cards, which ran for six seasons. More recently creating Hulu’s sci-fi drama series The First, he earned an Oscar nomination for his co-writing of the political thriller The Ides of March,...

“House of Cards” creator Beau Willimon will co-write the script for “Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi.”

He’ll pen the Lucasfilm project alongside James Mangold, who will also direct the film. It will trace the origins of the Force and will be set 25,000 years before any other “Star Wars” project previously seen.

“It’s a chance to tell the entire story of its own, the birth of the force,” Mangold told Variety in 2023 when the film was announced. “When I first talked to Kathy Kennedy about it, I just said, ‘I just see this opening to make kind of a ‘Ben-Hur’ or ‘The 10 Commandments’ about the birth of the force.’ The force has become a kind of religious legend that spans through all these movies. But where did it come from? How is it found? Who found it? Who was the first Jedi? And that’s what I’m writing right now.

Beau Willimon is going from House of Cards to House of Jedi.

The playwright and screenwriter has been tapped to work the script for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Lucasfilm’s feature that is to be directed by James Mangold.

Willimon is joining Mangold to write the script for the project that will trace the origins of the Force and be set 25,000 years before any of the timelines and stories told by the movies and shows so far.

Dawn of the Jedi, which is a working title, was first unveiled almost exactly one year ago, at the last Star Wars Celebration, held in London in April 2023.

“When I first started talking to Kathy [Kennedy] about doing one of these pictures, what occurred to me was thinking about what kind of genre of movie within Star Wars I wanted to do,” Mangold said at the time. “And I thought about a biblical epic,...

The original Star Wars script featured a different Skywalker as the first Jedi, and upcoming projects could bring this vision to life. George Lucas envisioned Skywalker not as a name, but as a role tied to the Force, hinting at a deeper origin of the Jedi in the Star Wars universe. The Rise of Skywalker introduced a new concept of what it means to be a Skywalker, paving the way for potential new Skywalker stories in future projects.

George Lucas' earlier Star Wars script featured a different Skywalker who was the galaxy's first Jedi and the founder of the Jedi Order, and upcoming Star Wars movies can make that original plan a reality. Although the Skywalker Saga officially concluded with the end of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, it seems that may not have been the true end of the Skywalker history in Star Wars' movies and TV shows. In fact,...

James Mangold's Star Wars movie will dive into the ancient history of the galaxy, exploring the origins of the Jedi. The franchise is set to return to theaters with four upcoming Star Wars movies spread throughout the timeline. Mangold's project may introduce the Prime Jedi and include previously non-canon Legends characters who created the Jedi Order.

James Mangold's upcoming Star Wars movie - usually referred to as Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - will explore the ancient history of the galaxy. The future is bright for Star Wars, with the franchise set to return to theaters at last. There are four upcoming Star Wars movies, scattered throughout the timeline.

One of the most exciting is a project helmed by James Mangold. The talented director worked with Lucasfilm on Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny, and he made his own pitch for a Star Wars movie - one...

Star Wars has a rich history beyond films and TV, with books shaping the franchise since 1978. The extensive Expanded Universe, now Legends, continues influencing new Star Wars projects. Essential Star Wars stories include The High Republic, the Darth Bane trilogy, and The Clone Wars Legacy project.

As Star Wars continues to expand through its live-action projects, it is essential to remember the franchise's best stories outside the movies and TV shows. Star Wars may be a film franchise at its core, but books have helped shape the franchise since 1978's Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster was nearly adapted as the first Star Wars sequel. The books and comics of the 1990s rejuvenated widespread interest in Star Wars, while the animated TV shows brought the galaxy to the small screen long before a live-action series was thought of.

Disney and Lucasfilm made all Star Wars stories relevant...

Lucasfilm confirms upcoming Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi movie, exploring ancient history of the galaxy. Poor reception to The Rise of Skywalker resulted in a focus on Disney+ shows, but now four Star Wars movies are in the works. Set during the "Dawn of the Jedi" era, James Mangold's movie promises to resolve many of the Force's greatest mysteries. It will tell the story of the first Force-users and potentially hint at the formation of the Jedi. James Mangold, known for directing Logan, will helm the film. No information on the cast or specific characters yet. The movie may feature the Prime Jedi and could potentially revisit Ahch-To and the Jedi Temple seen in The Last Jedi.

Lucasfilm has officially confirmed an upcoming Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi movie, which will reveal the ancient history of the Star Wars galaxy. Poor reception to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker...

The New Jedi Order movie should introduce a new villain that reflects Rey's journey and moves beyond the typical dark side Force wielder. The Star Wars franchise has shown that the Jedi can be tested by threats other than the Sith, such as the Nihil in The High Republic era. Rey's knowledge and experience make her capable of preparing her students for any dark side threat, which is why the new Jedi should face a threat outside the Force.

Star Wars: New Jedi Order would benefit from an entirely new villain – and it shouldn’t be a dark side Force wielder. New Jedi Order will take place roughly 15 years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Rey will be more experienced, a mentor instead of an apprentice, and the movie’s antagonist should reflect her journey. Star Wars is slowly but surely learning not to retread familiar ground,...

The next Star Wars movie, Dawn of the Jedi, will change the way viewers see Star Wars: The Last Jedi due to its exploration of the Jedi's earliest history. Dawn of the Jedi will focus on the Prime Jedi, the first of their kind, thus shedding light on the origins and history of the Jedi and the Force. The film will challenge Luke Skywalker's belief that the Jedi are inherently flawed, uncovering thousands of years of Jedi history that predated the events of the prequel trilogy.

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will reveal the history of the Prime Jedi, reflecting a massive update to the understanding of the Jedi's origins and history and the Force - and thus will reframe the representation of the Jedi depicted in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The Last Jedi sees a very bitter, pessimistic Luke Skywalker, who has hidden away from the...

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will explore the origin of the Force and its impact on the galaxy. The movie will redefine Star Wars lore and offer a philosophical exploration of the universe. This will be the first Star Wars story that doesn't need, and cannot have, a prequel.

One upcoming Star Wars movie will change the way the franchise approaches storytelling, as it will be impossible to produce a prequel for it. Star Wars is slowly but surely moving away from the Skywalker saga. Though the Disney+ TV shows have largely still been tied to the Skywalker family’s mythos, and Rey’s Star Wars movie will see her try to carry on Luke Skywalker’s and the Jedi’s legacy, there are plenty of other Star Wars projects in the works that are far removed from Star Wars’ primary family. One such project is James Mangold’s...