Rumor: Star Wars: Rey’s New Jedi Order movie faces a major setback

An intriguing update on the Star Wars front sheds light on the development challenges facing the much-anticipated Rey-centric movie. Set to delve into Rey’s journey in establishing a new Jedi Order, the film has faced hurdles, with recent reports indicating significant delays in its progress compared to other Star Wars projects like The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Daisy Ridley’s reprisal of the iconic character has been eagerly awaited by fans, but it appears that the movie may not be as far along in production as initially hoped. The film, part of Lucasfilm’s ongoing expansion of the Star Wars universe, has already weathered one round of potential cancellations and navigated a prior shake-up when Damon Lindelof and Justin Brit-Gibson, initially attached to write the screenplay, stepped back from the project. Following their departure, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight was enlisted to take over the writing duties, with the understanding that he would complete the work started by Lindelof and Gibson.

However, the latest update from Jason Ward during a MakingStarWars livestream has thrown a curveball into the film’s progress. According to insider sources, a draft of the Star Wars movie has yet to be written by Steven Knight. Ward noted, “I was told that Knight hasn’t written it, he hasn’t got to it. The scheduling and the stars did not align,” adding that this doesn’t necessarily mean the project is shelved, but rather that the writing phase has not yet commenced. This notable delay may be attributed, in part, to Knight’s commitment to finalizing the screenplay for his Peaky Blinders movie, scheduled to commence production this summer.

Initially expected to be the next Star Wars film in theaters after a prolonged hiatus, the Rey Skywalker movie has encountered unexpected competition. Jon Favreau’s Star Wars project, centered around The Mandalorian and Grogu, has now taken precedence, with filming scheduled to commence this year. The reshuffling of priorities has raised concerns among fans, especially given that Grogu had been rumored to play a substantial role in the New Jedi Order storyline.

The first indications of potential hiccups emerged in November when Daisy Ridley admitted she had not yet read a script for the film. Despite this, she expressed excitement about the storyline, stating, “I’m very excited. The story is really cool. I’m waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don’t have any other updates. It’s not what I expected, but I’m very excited.”

While rumors regarding villains and other aspects of the Star Wars movie persist, the setbacks in Knight’s writing progress, combined with The Mandalorian and Grogu taking the spotlight, raise questions about the fate of the Rey-centric movie. If the project does move forward, it is expected to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a Canadian-Pakistani filmmaker. While the film remains on Lucasfilm’s Star Wars slate, its completion seems contingent on Knight’s schedule, leaving fans in anticipation and caution. A finalized draft for the New Jedi Order movie may still be in the future, prompting fans not to hold their breath for its imminent production.

As a reassurance, the Star Wars saga, with its vast array of captivating stories, is readily available on Disney Plus for fans to enjoy while awaiting updates on the progress of the Rey-centric sequel.

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