What happens after Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
But Abrams is gone afterEpisode 7, departing for other galactic quadrants, whatever they may be.
The still untitledStar Wars: Episode VIIIwill see Rian Johnson take over as director.
We know and love him forLooper, a tight little sci-fi time travel thriller.
Either way, much of the future ofStar Warsis in Rian Johnsons hands.
At the moment, there is no release date forStar Wars: Episode VIII.
Production on this will begin at Londons Pinewood Studios in 2015.
Thats all weve got on that one, as no writer has been announced.
And thats where things get murky…
What, exactly, are these standaloneStar Warsmovies going to be about?
Others have surfaced here and there, although there are few we would consider particularly credible.
I cant imagine that anyone really needs to seeYoda: Originsup on the big screen.
There was also a leaked Star Wars movie schedule.
Of these three, only one seems particularly plausible, so well take them in reverse order.
Red Fivewould seem to refer to Luke Skywalkers callsign as a pilot inA New Hope.
The problems here are twofold.
ARogue Squadronmovie would be another matter entirely, though, but thats just wishful thinking on my part.
When Gareth Edwards first came on board as a standaloneStar Warsdirector, the buzz immediately turned towards Boba Fett.
This hasnt been confirmed, but of everything thats out there, its the most plausible.
Were intrigued about this one, and it checks plenty of boxes.
This might also throw some cold water on any potential Obi-Wan movie plans, too.
Well keep this article updated each time we sense a new disturbance in the Force.
In the meantime, tell us what characters and concepts you think are ready for their own movies!
Like us onFacebookand follow us onTwitterfor all news updates related to the world of geek.
AndGoogle+, if thats your thing!
