It’s Confirmed, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Directs Star Wars Upcoming Film

Sharmeen Obaid Star Wars

It’s finally happening, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy confirms directing Star Wars upcoming movies as was rumored previously.

Rumors turned out to be true, as Lucasfilm itself announced this big news, and the films are in the scripting stage as per the deadline.

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It will be the big major film from the Star Wars franchise since 2019’s Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. The pause in making movies took place because the studio shifted its attention to TV projects such as The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor in recent years.

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It’s a big pride moment, which Pakistani filmmaker who has won Oscars for several documentaries has now entered into another dimension.

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Star Wars New Director Confirmed

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Star Wars film will be set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker and will feature Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey as she builds a new Jedi Order.

Sharmeen also achieved another big milestone by becoming the first lady and color person to direct Star Wars movies. President Kathleen Kennedy announced that Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s entry in the world of Star Wars.

The filmmaker herself commented on this big news while talking to local publications, “I have always been attracted to the stories of the underdogs who have triumphed against all odds.

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The Davids versus Goliaths. The sports team came out of nowhere and defeated the unbeatable champions. Nelson Mandela struggled for freedom, unwavering for decades, and triumphed. The world needs more of these stories!”

2022 was the biggest year for Sharmeen’s career. She directed Marvel’s popular TV series Ms. Marvel and shared her experience. The same year, Lucasfilm also announced Sharmeen’s entry as a director.

Real-life Heroes, Sharmeen Obaid

Obaid-Chinoy further commented, “The blueprints of the stories we see on screen should be rooted in reality. I’ve spent my life meeting real-life heroes, who have overcome the most oppressive empires and battled impossible odds and that, to me, is the heart of Star Wars.

This is why I was attracted to the promise of a new Jedi Order and what the Jedi stand for. I cannot wait to share this with the world.”

She took the moment to her Instagram and expressed her joy. “It has been quite a day in London. The news is out! I am very excited to be directing the next Star Wars movie and bringing Daisy Ridley back to the galaxy.

I have always been attracted to the hero’s journey and the world needs more heroes!”

She added, “The blueprints of the heroes we see on screen are rooted in reality – I’ve spent my life meeting real-life heroes, who have overcome the most oppressive empires and battled impossible odds.

And that to me is the heart of Star Wars, which is why I was attracted to the promise of a new Jedi Order. And why I’m particularly excited about being immersed inside a Jedi Academy with a powerful Jedi Master.”

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