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Lucasfilm officially confirmed that Taika Waititi will be directing and co-writing a new Star Wars feature film for theatrical release. He’ll be co-writing the film with 1917 writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns. There is no further news about Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film at this time.

I am truly humbled to say I have now had the very rare privilege of directing the biggest star in the universe. @StarWars #TheMandalorian #MayThe4th #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/pcmzOHfgaW

— Robert Rodriguez (@Rodriguez) May 5, 2020

Peyton Reed, known for directing both Ant-Man films, also confirmed that he is directing an episode of The Mandalorian Season 2. He shared a photo of The Mandalorian’s helmet on his chair with the hashtag #MayThe4thBeWithYou. The Mandalorian Season 2 will premiere on Disney+ in October.

#MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/XUk5Xfs0JE

— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) May 4, 2020

Star Wars has brought on two new directors. Robert Rodriguez, known for directing Alita: Battle Angel, is set to direct an episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. He shared a photo of him and The Child saying, “I am truly humbled to say I have now had the very rare privelege of directing the biggest star in the universe”.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is receiving a free update. The update will include new cosmetics, new challenges, and a new Meditation Training feature that allows you to test yourself against waves of powerful enemies in arenas across the galaxy. The Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order free update is available now.

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