Jon Watts rumored to direct Star Wars trilogy opener that could be Episode X

The first film in Simon Kinberg's Star Wars trilogy could be Episode X, with Jon Watts rumored to direct, according to a post sharing a Knight Edge Media report. The rumor includes Daisy Ridley's expected return as Rey, now a Jedi Master, in a supporting role. Her New Jedi Order film has reportedly been set aside in favor of this project. The account also says Lucasfilm is seeking relatively unknown leads, with John Boyega and Oscar Isaac not yet confirmed for the cast. Filming could begin in 2027 if development goes as planned.