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Jon Watts reportedly set to direct the next Star Wars film

Original: Jon Watts reportedly set to direct the next 'Star Wars' film

Jon Watts, the director behind Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, is reportedly in line to direct the next Star Wars film, according to entertainment reports circulating worldwide. Details about the project's plot, cast, and release date have not been confirmed, and neither Watts nor Lucasfilm has officially announced the deal. Fans are debating what his superhero blockbuster experience could bring to the franchise's future on the big screen.

Why now: News that the Spider-Man director may take on a Star Wars film is a major crossover of two huge franchises, sparking widespread fan discussion.

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• Jon Watts reportedly set to direct the next 'Star Wars' film · mashable.com

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