Rian Johnson to Write/Direct ‘Star Wars’

THE SAGA GOES ON

Episodes VIII and IX.

Published Jun. 20 2014 3:03PM EDT

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Looper and Brick director Rian Johnson has been tapped to write and direct two new Star Wars installments, Episodes VIII and IX, according to a Deadline report.

Rian Johnson to Write/Direct ‘Star Wars’

Episodes VIII and IX.

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