It was a mega-coup that Disney had announced in February 2018: David Benioff and DB Weiss, the men who were instrumental in the success of "Game of Thrones," were to develop, write, and write a new "Star Wars" trilogy to produce. Now the two have surprisingly dropped out of the project, as several US media report. "Full schedule", the Due stated therefore as justification.
"We love 'Star Wars'," says a statement by Benioff and Weiss, from which various industry papers cite. The films of George Lucas had shaped their lives, it was a lifelong dream to work with the current "Star Wars" team. "But one day has only 24 hours and we believe that we can not live up to both projects, Star Wars and Netflix productions."
In early August, Benioff and Weiss had signed a mega deal with Netflix. The duo, which previously worked for the pay-TV channel HBO, is therefore committed to writing scripts and producing and directing series and films for the streaming service for several years. For Netflix should have a transfer of 250 million dollars berappt.
Sequels, spin-offs, series
Even then, the question had come up, how they should get the two megaprojects under one roof, even for two competing corporations. Disney will be starting in the US with its own Disney + streaming service on November 12th. The program will include "The Mandalorian", a series starring in the "Star Wars" universe.
The "Star Wars" trilogy, designed by Benioff and Weiss, was set to launch in cinemas in December 2022 and develop new characters and stories. The saga of Luke Skywalker will be completed with the ninth film "The Rise of Skywalker", which will be released on cinemas on December 18th.
However, for the successful duo Benioff and Weiss, the doors to the "Star Wars" remain open, as Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy assures: "The two are unbelievable storytellers and we hope to take them on our upcoming 'Star Wars' trip, if it is her appointment book allowed again. "
At staff, which invents new "Star Wars" stories, Disney should not be lacking anyway. It was recently announced that Marvel hit producer Kevin Feige is working on a new "Star Wars" movie. And director Rian Johnson is also developing a new trilogy.
