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Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Movie

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

Filmmaker Jon Watts, known for directing the recent Spider-Man films, has been set to direct the next Star Wars movie, according to Variety. The announcement adds to Lucasfilm's slate of upcoming films in the franchise. Details about the film's plot, setting, or release date have not been disclosed, but the choice of Watts has drawn attention from fans and industry watchers.

Why now: The announcement of a high-profile director joining the Star Wars franchise is fresh entertainment news.

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