David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creators of Game of Thrones, have decided to exit the Star Wars trilogy they were set to helm. The duo, who signed a lucrative deal with the franchise in 2018, cited their busy schedule with Netflix as the reason behind their departure. They expressed their enthusiasm for Star Wars and regret for not being able to commit fully to the project. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy thanked them for their collaboration and stated that the company looks forward to future opportunities to work with them. A new release date for the trilogy has not yet been provided..
According to Deadline, Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B Weiss have stepped away from their deal with Disney, which was to launch a Star Wars trilogy starting from 2022. The plan was to chart a new post-Skywalker era, charting new ground with the cinematic landscape George Lucas created. The reason behind the exit is due to the pair’s commitment to Netflix, having signed a nine-figure deal with them. The duo were also courted by HBO/WarnerMedia, Disney, Comcast, Amazon and Apple, but Netflix ultimately won out.
This deal has thus left the pair with a very tight schedule, which unfortunately has left them with no room to properly develop a Star Wars trilogy, especially if they want to do it properly. Their decision to step away has nothing to do with their love for the franchise or any creative differences, and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has certainly not closed any doors on future collaborations, with an open invitation should the pair decide to return.
In the meantime, there are still plenty of Star Wars projects in play. The Rise of Skywalker will be released in December, and there’s the Obi-Wan series that is being planned for Disney+, with Ewan McGregor resuming his role as the iconic character. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is also in talks to develop a Stars Wars movie, so the Star Wars new era conversation is far from dead in the water. It will be interesting to see who will replace Benioff and Weiss, and hopefully, the world will go into safe hands.
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Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have pulled out of their deal with Disney to launch a Star Wars trilogy in 2022, citing their commitment to Netflix. The duo signed a lucrative deal with Netflix, leaving them with a tight schedule and no time to develop a Star Wars trilogy properly. However, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has not closed the door on future collaborations. Despite the setback, there are still other Star Wars projects in the works, including The Rise of Skywalker and an Obi-Wan series. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is also in talks to develop a Star Wars movie.
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