Finally some good news for the Star Wars universe: the highly anticipated return of a film that is generating a lot of excitement thanks to a pleasant explanation.
Acclaimed Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins recently confirmed her return to Star Wars’ Rogue Squadron project, highlighting the instability of film production at Disney. After temporarily abandoning that space project to focus on a third Wonder Woman installment that was eventually canceled, Jenkins finds himself back at the helm of this space adventure.
Star Wars and the Return of Jenkins
During a recent appearance on the ninth episode of Max’s Talking Pictures podcast, Jenkins discussed his future career plans with host Ben Mankiewicz. When asked about her interest in serious films versus high-profile franchises, Jenkins expressed uncertainty but recalled her journey after leaving Star Wars for Wonder Woman 3. After its cancellation, she decided to work with Lucasfilm again to realize its commitment to Rogue Squadron.
Jenkins shared his desires and challenges in making a dogfight film, noting his fondness for aircraft from the ’70s and ’80s and the difficulty of finding compelling dogfight stories during that era. However, she sees the Star Wars universe as the ideal playground to explore these themes. She is passionate about the essence and emotions that Star Wars conveys and expresses her desire to create something great that serves both the franchise and its audience.
Although Rogue Squadron has yet to receive an official production confirmation or release date from Disney or Lucasfilm, Jenkins’ enthusiasm for the project is undeniable. His return to film promises to bring a unique and passionate vision to the Star Wars universe. We approach the topic of fighter pilots from a new perspective.
Jenkins’ direction on Rogue Squadron is highly anticipated by Star Wars fans. I’m excited to see how she will integrate her love of aerial stories into the richness of the saga.