In yet another crazy turn of events, JJ Abrams is returning to direct Star Wars: Episode IX”“. It’s a done deal folks and now we know it’s solid, after rumors were flying this morning. Abrams will direct and also co-write the film with Chris Terrio. h535n
Rian Johnson apparently did not accept the offer to come back and fans were in the beginning to know he was working on the first film. So now that he’s back at the helm, we can hope there will be good things to come.
Here’s the news release posted to StarWars.com:
J.J. Abrams, who launched a new era of Star Wars: Episode IX will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Abrams, Bad Robot, and Lucasfilm.
“With The coming back to close out this trilogy,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.
So there you have it folks! Abrams is back. What do you think of the director choice? Are you excited for Episode IX?