Taika Waititi's Star Wars script has been in the works for three years, but it's still not finished. Despite the lack of updates since its announcement on Star Wars Day in 2020, Waititi has been busy with various other projects, such as Thor: Love and Thunder, Reservation Dogs, and Next Goal Wins. However, Waititi assures fans that his Star Wars movie is still in progress, despite the delay. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Waititi used his signature humor to explain why the script is taking longer than expected to come together.
Waititi's enthusiasm for his Star Wars movie is infectious, and it's clear that he's determined to ensure the franchise receives the attention it deserves. His statement also suggests that he's not content with simply repeating old formulas, a welcome departure from the heavily criticized sequel trilogy's reliance on nostalgia. However, as with all films, the challenge will be to maintain the audience's interest throughout the middle section, and it seems Waititi is up for the challenge.
Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movie Is Still A Mystery - Will It Happen?
Despite the setbacks and uncertainties surrounding Star Wars film announcements, fans can take comfort in the fact that Taika Waititi is still actively working on his Star Wars project. While the lack of updates at Star Wars Celebration 2023 may be cause for concern, especially given the progress of other films announced at that time, Lucasfilm's president Kathleen Kennedy assured fans that Waititi's movie is still in the works. In fact, she humorously noted that Waititi is "just a little slow, but he's working away" and "very busy." Given Lucasfilm's history of announcing canceled projects, Kennedy's continued support of Waititi's vision suggests that his Star Wars movie could still come to fruition.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter