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Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Movie

Original: Jon Watts to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie

Jon Watts has been set to direct the next Star Wars film, according to Variety. Watts, best known for helming Marvel's recent Spider-Man trilogy with Tom Holland, takes on one of the biggest jobs in franchise filmmaking as Lucasfilm continues to expand the big-screen future of the Star Wars saga.

Why now: Lucasfilm's choice of a high-profile Marvel director signals a major new chapter for the Star Wars franchise, drawing wide film-industry and fan attention.

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