'Ms Marvel' director Sharmaan Obaid-Chinoy to helm new ‘Star Wars’ movie

Ms Marvel director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been tapped to helm a new Star Wars film with Damon Lindelof attached as co-writer. According to entertainment website Deadline, the Lucasfilm project is currently under scripting stage.

The movie is being touted as a first major big screen release for Lucasfilm after 2019's Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. The studio has been focusing on its TV projects - The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor -- over recent years since then.

Recommended For You

Iran response to US focuses on 'ending war, Lebanon deal, maritime security': Local media

UAE engages 2 drones from Iran on May 10; no injuries reported

Dubai authorities clarify smoke in Al Jaddaf area due to boat fire

Iran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan, state media says

Rubio says US expects Iran response on proposal later Friday

 

Obaid-Chinoy, best known for her Oscar-winning documentary shorts Saving Face, A Girl in the River and The Price of Forgiveness, recently directed several episodes of Disney's hit series Ms Marvel.