Summary
Star Wars:Rogue Squadron’s fate may not be sealed just yet. Patty Jenkins has announced she’s still working on theStar Warsproject, reigniting hope for the film’s continuation.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadronwas initially announced in late 2020 with a scheduled release in 2023. However,Star Wars: Rogue Squadronfaced delays and eventual cancelation. Jenkins, the acclaimed film director and screenwriter, was initially selected to lead the Lucasfilm project. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts and the impact of writers' strikes, the project fell through.
During a recent episode of theTalking Picturespodcast, host Ben Mankiewicz engaged in an insightful conversation with Jenkins. The interview delved into Jenkins' illustrious career and her perspectives on navigating Hollywood as a female director. Jenkins also addressed the speculation surrounding a potentialStar Warsscript. Finally, she confirmed that she is actively involved in the development ofRogue Squadron, affirming, “I now owe a draft ofStar Wars.”
Jenkins initially stepped away from theStar Warsproject due to scheduling conflicts, primarily focusing on her commitment toWonder Woman 3. However, when plans forWonder Woman 3fell apart, Jenkins found herself returning to Lucasfilm to finish her job. Reflecting on the sequence of events, Jenkins explained, “When I leftStar Warsto doWonder Woman 3, and I started working on that, we talked about, ‘Okay, well maybe I’ll come back toStar WarsafterWonder Woman 3,‘ so we did a deal for that to happen, started a deal. But I thought I was doingWonder Woman 3.WhenWonder Woman 3then went away, Lucasfilm and I were like ‘Oh, we’ve got to finish this deal.’ We finished the deal right as the strike was beginning, so I now owe a draft ofStar Wars. So we will see what happens there. Who knows.”
In discussingthe vision forStar Wars: Rogue Squadron, Jenkins expressed her long-held desire to create a fighter pilot movie, which is now becoming a reality. She stated thatStar Warsprovides an ideal ‘playground’ to bring this concept to fruition, emphasizing how the themes of fighter pilots and the eternal struggle between good and evil seamlessly intertwine within theStar Warsuniverse. Jenkins passionately asserted that bringing such a project to life would fulfill a dream, given the rich storytelling potential it offers.
WhileRogue Squadronhas not received official confirmation, Jenkins is actively working on a script for the project. Acknowledging the challenges inherent in such a venture, Jenkins described it as a demanding task for herself and Lucasfilm. Jenkins emphasizes the collaborative effort between the two parties, highlighting their commitment to refining the script until they are both satisfied with the result of theStar Warsproject.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadronis reportedly in development at Lucasfilm.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise originally created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd with the 1977 motion picture. The science fiction franchise follows the adventures of characters (both humanoid and alien) in outer space including those who can wield a mystical power known as the Force. Since the release of the original trilogy of movies, the franchise has expanded to include multiple films and branched out to other media like comics, video games, tv shows, theme park attractions, and more. The IP and Lucasfilm were sold to Disney in 2012.
