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Despite a disappointing end to the hit seriesGame of Thrones , showrunners David Benioff and D. B Weiss finagle to not only secure themselves a moneymaking , multi - twelvemonth Netflix softwood , but also the opportunity to make the first post - Skywalker sagaStar Warstrilogy . The trilogy had been officially slat for a 2022 sacking , but , of late , tidings has broken that the duo has stepped down from the undertaking .
As we fast approachTheRise Of Skywalker , head will now linger , if this project is still to go out front , who will take the reigns ? Here we look at 10 director who would make fantastic replacements for the couple .
Guillermo del Toro
Arguably the unlikeliest candidate on this inclination due to the two - time Oscar winner ’s outspoken desire to quench the thirst of his imagination . However , Guillermo del Toro would still create a fantastical trilogy ofStar Warsfilms - especially as a amply - fledge member of the swot community of interests .
From his work in the incrediblePan ’s Labyrinthto the Oscar - winningTheShape Of piss , Del Toro ’s status as one of the world ’s finest visionary auteurs is solidify . With the 2021 release of his filmPinnochio , time may be too short , but one can not aid but imagine the potential of the worlds he could create and populate with a narrative that would belike throng a deep , worked up clout .
Patty Jenkins
various , dependable and talented , Patty Jenkins is a all right option tofinallybring a female phonation to theStar Warsdirector ’s chair . Jenkins has a short filmography , but a great one with the impactfulMonsterand theDCEU ’s first critical success inWonder Woman , as well as a terrific TV calling .
WithWonder Woman : 1984releasing next class , it is not out the land of possibility for Jenkins to depend on that brandish into a galaxy far , far aside . She does not even need to direct all three films , perhaps she could soak off her scripts to other directors for the second two to focus on her personal labor . only , there is no deny the calibre of film Jenkins could work to theStar Warsuniverse , especially with such a skilled distaff expectation .
Ryan Coogler
Young , fresh and with three out of three moving picture directed fantastically in his short filmography , Ryan Coogler could do wonders in theStar Warsuniverse as a replenishment for Benioff and Weiss . Fruitvale Stationwas a passionate , emotional launching for Coogler , before reinvigorating theRockyfranchise and mix nostalgia with the skill to make the phenomenalCreedand finally make an immersive , reverence - urge world and film inBlack Panther .
Take all the qualities of these films and the potential in aStar Warstrilogy for the young writer / director is limitless . WhileBlack Panther 2is currently slated for 2022 , it is not all out of the realm of possibility for Coogler to do both projects , especially since both are under theDisneybanner .
Barry Jenkins
Another Jenkins , another filmmaker who could bring diversity to theStar Warsdirector ’s chair and another wondrous auteur . Barry Jenkins is yet to do but is open to , a blockbuster depiction . What he has done is tone films including one of the well films / descend of age stories of the 2010s in the best picture winnerMoonlight .
Bringing to realization a more grounded , personalStar Warsstory would be fantastic and impudent for the franchise . With Jenkins himself being a monolithic grind andStar Warsfan , the Oscar achiever would make a phenomenal selection to do this while staying rightful to the universe and create beautiful pic in the spot of Benioff and Weiss .
Edgar Wright
One need not front far into Edgar Wright ’s career to realize the innovative filmmaker ’s love for various papa culture phenomenon . mix that with his vast talent and brilliant course phonograph recording and an Edgar Wright ledStar Warstrilogy is a antic scene .
Wright does have a relationship withDisneyalso , he was slated as theAnt - Mandirector before creative differences bugger off in the way , and on top of that , the auteur even made a cameo inThe Last Jedi . With tight scripts and excellent instruction , it is no wonder Wright craves originative control . If he is concede that , withnot much officially stated for Wright in the next few year , the newStar Warstrilogy would be in fantastic hand if given to Wright .
Dave Filoni
While Filoni is unproven in the existence of film , and even in the world of live - activity , his passionateness , passion , and capableness as a storyteller in theStar Warsuniverse are alone . If Filoni can prove himself in his directorial employment onThe Mandalorian , there is no reason that he can not at least be at the straits of writing the newStar Warstrilogy .
Filoni has created some ofStar Wars’finest characters , scenes , and account in its chronicle throughThe Clone WarsandRebelsand hs well earned his shot at the big clip . If Lucasfilm did not feel completely convinced in his power to take aim three features , they could easily bring in in other filmmakers , such as Jon Favreau , to help bring Filoni ’s story to the projection screen .
Christopher Nolan
The current king of blockbusters , Christopher Nolan does not make bad films , nor do his films do poorly at the box office . With freedom and the ability to unleash his take on aStar Warsstory , there is no doubt that the acclaimed film maker could create beautiful worlds , craft great grapheme and thread an awe-inspiring history .
Whether it would be a black take on the universe such as in hisDark Knighttrilogy or a more mind - bending trifecta of cinema likeInception , there is no limit to the potential quality of a Christopher Nolan directed and writtenStar Warstrilogy . WithTenetreleasing next year we are unsure of Nolan ’s plans beyond that , but if given creative freedom , aStar Warsfan the storey of Nolan is indisputable to be tempted ifDisneycome knocking .
Ava DuVernay
Thoroughly gifted and critically acclaimed , Ava Duvernay is the complete campaigner to be the first femaleStar Warsdirector . With honor - winning and critically acclaimed films , infotainment and TV shows under her whang , she has chosen her projects well . Not confined to smaller , personal undertaking , DuVernay has also hold out big withDisneyblockbusterA Wrinkle In Time .
DuVernay is no stranger toStar Warseither , as theSelmadirector famously tempt shots ofThe Force Awakens , attain the approval of its director J. J. Abrams who , on the photographic film ’s commentary track take DuVernay would “ vote down it ” as aStar Warsdirector . There are some implausibly talented female filmmaker out there , from Greta Gerwig to Katherine Bigelow , but it seems evident thatStar Warsand Ava DuVernay are a perfect match .
Denis Villeneuve
Villeneuve ’s films are beautiful if not excellent with his beloved for sci - fi combine with his phenomenal filmmaking skills being sartor - made for a franchise face for a overbold slate of films such asStar Wars .
His work onArrivalandBlade Runner : 2049is enough to make an undeniable casing for the French - Canadian filmmaker . But , throw in more grounded persona - found films which still pack a gorgeous gut - punch such asPrisonersand the prospect of having Villeneuve at the helm of the reality ’s big blockbuster enfranchisement is as sensical as it is mouthwatering .
The Russo Brothers
From a pair of friends to a couple of brothers , fromGame Of Thronesto the MCU , from a disappointing coda to a grand culmination , there is nobody near to take over from Benioff and Weiss than the Russo brothers . They have turn in the in effect motion-picture show of the MCU . On top of that , the pair are straight-from-the-shoulder , lifelongStar Warsfans , giving them a personal investment in the enfranchisement
The pair can manage big blockbuster excellently , creating expectant film alternatively of just cheaply looking for a straightaway buck , with - through the MCU - a close connection to Disney and the ability to make harebrained sum of money . What else could aStar Warsfan , or Disney themselves , want as a substitute for Benioff and Weiss ?
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