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Jon Watts to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Movie

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

Filmmaker Jon Watts has been set to direct the next Star Wars movie, according to Variety. Watts is known for directing the recent Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, and his move to the Star Wars franchise marks a major step into another of Disney's flagship series. Details of the film's plot and release date have not yet been announced.

Why now: The announcement pairs a high-profile Marvel director with one of the biggest film franchises, drawing wide attention from fans and industry watchers.

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