The director of Daisy Ridley’s post-Rise of Skywalker Star Wars movie says it’s going to be "very special".
Speaking to CNN, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinroy said, "I'm very thrilled about the project because I think what we're about to create is something very special."
She added, "We’re in 2024 now, and it’s about time that we had a woman come forward to shape a story in a galaxy far, far away."
Previously, only male directors have helmed a Star Wars movie. Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron movie has been shelved, while Bryce Dallas Howard has directed multiple episodes of The Mandalorian and one Mando-centric chapter of The Book of Boba Fett.
"I have spent the better part of my life meeting real heroes who are overcoming oppressive regimes and battling impossible odds," Obaid-Chinroy said after the movie was announced last year at Star Wars Celebration in London. "And I think that is the heart of Star Wars."
For her part, Ridley recently told Collider, "Oh my God. It was such a wonderful reception. I'm very excited. The story is really cool. I'm waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don't have any other updates. It's not what I expected, but I'm very excited."
For more on those – and other projects in a galaxy far, far away – check out our guide to upcoming Star Wars movies. Then dive into the full picture of how to watch the Clone Wars in order.
