‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Has A Script; J.J. Abrams To Begin Filming In July
Star Wars: Episode 9saw its share of behind-the-scenes troubles sinceJurassic WorlddirectorColin Trevorrowwas first attached to direct the science-fiction sequel in 2015. The production was shaken after the unexpected passing of starCarrie Fisherand suffered script issues, leadingWonderwriter Jack Thorne tojoin the team in late 2017. A few months later,Trevorrow departed the project.Star Wars: The Force AwakensdirectorJ.J. Abramsquickly boarded the sequela few days later, and since then, work onEpisode 9has kicked into high gear. And finally, we have aStar Wars: Episode 9filming date confirmed.
TheEpisode 9script has gone through a lot. Multiple drafts from Trevorrow and his writing partner Derek Connolly were scrapped, and Thorne was brought in for rewrites. But Abrams decided to start from scratch, writing theEpisode 9script alongsideArgoscreenwriterChris Terrio.
Now, the complete script is finally in place, which means only one thing: it’s time to shoot. During a recent episode ofThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Abrams confirmed that filming forEpisode 9will begin this summer.
“We have a script, which is a big deal for me. It starts shooting end of July … Sometimes having the script in advance is something I haven’t always been lucky enough to have … But I’m writing this with Chris Terrio, who’s a genius, and I’m having a great time.”
No hints on what the script will entail, though we know it will remain loyal to the pieces thatRian Johnsonleft scattered at the end of the stunningStar Wars: The Last Jedi,despite some backlash.Episode 9has the unenviable task of picking up those pieces, and wrapping up the character arcs for Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren, and Rose, while possibly putting a capper on the Skywalker saga.
Daisy Ridley,John Boyega,Adam Driver,Oscar Isaacand more are set to return for the sequel.
The still-untitledStar Wars: Episode 9is set to hit theaters onDecember 20, 2019. But you’re able to return to that galaxy far, far away much sooner withSolo: A Star Wars Storyon August 05, 2025.
