Star Wars: New Jedi Order Gets a New Screenwriter

It’s been almost two years since Star Wars: New Jedi Order was announced, and now there’s a new update! According to The Hollywood Reporter, George Nolfi has been brought on board as the screenwriter for the project. Nolfi, best known for writing The Bourne Ultimatum and Ocean’s 12, will be tackling a story focused on Daisy Ridley’s Rey as she trains a new generation of Jedi.

The film will mark the narrative directorial debut of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Set 15 years after the events of the sequel trilogy, the movie centers on Rey and her efforts to guide young Jedi in rebuilding the Order. Initially, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson worked on the script before Obaid-Chinoy joined the project. Later, when Daisy Ridley’s return was confirmed, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight also took a turn at refining the screenplay.

However, the quest for the perfect script has caused delays. With The Mandalorian and Grogu currently scheduled for release in May 2026, Shawn Levy’s Star Wars project—rumored to possibly feature Ryan Gosling—will now begin production first. If Nolfi’s version of the script moves forward, it’ll be a shift from the thrillers he’s known for. But given the revolving door of writers on this film, it’s clear Disney is committed to ensuring the final story is worth the wait.

Stay tuned for more updates as this promising Star Wars chapter takes shape!