Star Wars trilogy reportedly finds director

Reports suggest that a director has been selected for the upcoming Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. While neither Lucasfilm nor official trade publications have confirmed the news, industry rumors indicate that production is accelerating and could potentially begin filming as early as next year.

Kinberg, known for his work on the X-Men franchise, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Wars: Rebels, is penning the trilogy, which is expected to be set after the events of the Skywalker Saga. The specific identity of the director remains unconfirmed.