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Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film for Lucasfilm

Original: ‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm

Director Jon Watts has been hired to direct the next Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Watts is best known for directing Marvel's Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, and his move to the Star Wars universe marks a major new addition to Lucasfilm's slate of upcoming theatrical projects.

Why now: News that a high-profile director is joining the Star Wars franchise is a major development for fans and the film industry.

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