Disney has announced that Jon Favreau has signed on to write as well as executive produce an upcoming live-action Star Wars series.
Favreau, who got the Marvel Cinematic Universe running with Iron Man, will develop the Star Wars series for Disney’s new streaming service.
“Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in the Star Wars universe,” Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement.
Jon Favreau has been making the house of mouse his home for quite sometime now. After directing Iron Man and Iron Man 2, Favreau went on to direct the live-action version of The Jungle Book and is currently directing the live-action version of The Lion King. He will also appear as Happy Hogan in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War and will serve as executive producer for the film.
When it comes to Star Wars, Favreau is very familiar with that galaxy.
Favreau, who got the Marvel Cinematic Universe running with Iron Man, will develop the Star Wars series for Disney’s new streaming service.
“Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in the Star Wars universe,” Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement.
Jon Favreau has been making the house of mouse his home for quite sometime now. After directing Iron Man and Iron Man 2, Favreau went on to direct the live-action version of The Jungle Book and is currently directing the live-action version of The Lion King. He will also appear as Happy Hogan in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War and will serve as executive producer for the film.
When it comes to Star Wars, Favreau is very familiar with that galaxy.
- 3/8/2018
- by Chris Salce
- Age of the Nerd
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