Only a Chef deals in absolutes
If you needed another reminder that there willcontinue to beStar Warsmedia even after you’re dead, here’s a television show announcement for you. Lucasfilm today confirmed that Jon Favreau, the director ofIron Man,The Jungle BookandChefwill “executive produce and write” a new live-actionStar Warsseries for Disney’s online streaming platform.
As with most of these recentStar Warsprojects announced by Lucasfilm, including a trilogy with Rian Johnson and anunspecified number of films from the showrunners ofGame of Thrones, no plot details are known—alls we know is that these filmmakers are really excited to be makingStar Warsstuff.
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, in continuing her pattern of only hiring white dudes for these jobs, said in a statement:
“I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform. Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in theStar Warsuniverse. This series will allow Jon the chance to work with a diverse group of writers and directors and give Lucasfilm the opportunity to build a robust talent base.”
Favreau states:
“If you told me at 11 years old that I would be getting to tell stories in theStar Warsuniverse, I wouldn’t have believed you. I can’t wait to embark upon this exciting adventure.”
Star Warswill soon be so money that it won’t even know it. Favreau is no stranger to the galaxy far, far away, having voice roles in animated seriesThe Clone Warsand a role as a CGI alien in the upcomingSolo. In the meantime, Favreau is hard at work on the2019 remake ofThe Lion King.
Jon Favreau to Executive Produce and Write Live-Action Star Wars Series[StarWars.com]
