According to an article published on
Deadline, Lucasfilm is signing on
Looper writer-director Rian Johnson to write and direct both
Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX. Until word is officially released by Lucasfilm, this isn't confirmed, and even if it were confirmed with the length of time ahead of these two films filming anything can change. Follow this link to
read the full article and let us know what you think.
UPDATE:
TheWrap and
The Hollywood Reporter have followed up Deadline's story stating Johnson isn't directing both sequels. Follow the links above for more details.
