Lucasfilm is moving forward with “Star Wars” Episode X by tapping director Jon Watts, sources report. Watts, known for directing the Marvel “Spider-Man” films, will helm the first movie in a new installment that revisits the Skywalker family storyline.
The reports describe the project as part of a broader “Skywalker Saga” continuation. Rolling Stone frames Watts as the director selected to guide Episode X, and Deadline similarly confirms the appointment and ties Watts to the first installment of a new trilogy. Deadline also notes that Watts is a co-creator of Disney+ series “Skeleton Crew.”
While the outlets agree on Watts’ selection and his role as director for Episode X, they differ slightly in emphasis. Rolling Stone highlights the film’s placement within a Simon Kinberg-penned trilogy, while Deadline focuses on confirmation of Lucasfilm’s decision and Watts’ filmography and current series work. Both accounts indicate the next “Star Wars” entry is moving into production planning under Watts’ direction, with details about the full creative team and release timeline not fully outlined in the provided coverage.
