In the universe in perpetual expansion of Star Wars, Simon Kinberg emerges as a figure that was not expected to draw the contours of a new era. The unhappy director of X-Men : Dark Phoenix But also a screenwriter and producer, already more or less involved in the franchise for a decade thanks to Star Wars : Rebelsrecently revealed during an interview that he draws a deep inspiration in the series Star Wars : Andor To shape your toothache trilogy. This project, announced earlier this year, promises to extend the saga beyond L’Ascension de Skywalkerbased on a more anchored and introspective story.
A forged course in stars and superheroes
Kinbergwhose route crosses paths Marvel and Lucasfilmsees in this trilogy the opportunity to reconcile the epic heritage of Star Wars with more human and political issues. While the details remain parsimonious, its recent statements offer a precious overview of its creative intentions, although it is still difficult to imagine Kinberg is at least as well as the talented Tony Gilroy, master’s hand Andor.
Nevertheless, Simon Kinberg is not a novice in large -scale stories. Born in 1973 in London but raised in the United States, he established himself as a pillar of Hollywood with various credits. Among its notable successes, there is the production of X-Men: The beginning (2011), Logan (2017), acclaimed for its emotional depth, and films like Deadpool (2016) (and its consequences) or Le Mans ’66 (2019). Its involvement in the universe X-Men is still more contrasted: screenwriter of X-Men : Days of Future Past (2014), he also suffered criticism for FANT4STICS (2015), X-Men : Apocalypse (2016) et Dark Phoenix (2019), which he achieved.
It is however in Star Wars what Kinberg found fertile land. He contributed to a preliminary treatment of the scenario of Star Wars: Force awakening (2015), which brought in more than $ 2 billion at the box office, and received special thanks in this film as well as in Rogue One : A Star Wars Story (2016). Even more significant, he co-created and wrote several key episodes of the animated series Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018), helping to relaunch the franchise after a period of cinematographic latency. These experiences have prepared him to approach a live-action trilogy, where he will take on the roles of screenwriter and producer.
Andor’s imprint: an anchored and daring science fiction
At the heart of the revelations of Kinberg is his admiration for Andorthe series Disney+ Created by Tony Gilroy And acclaimed for his mature tone and his social criticism. In an interview with Nerdtropolis, Kinberg did not chew his words: “I was super inspired and just a little amazed by what Tony Gilroy did with Andor. I thought it was about the best science fiction story that can be made in any franchise. »» This declaration underlines how this series, with its political intrigues and its exploration of imperial cogs, influences its vision.
Tony Gilroyknown for his work on the Bourne saga and the film Rogue One : A Star Wars Storyinstilled in Andor rare severity in Star Warsby focusing on the character of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the beginnings of the rebellion. The series, which received a 96 % score on Rotten Tomatoes for its two seasons, excels in its ability to mix suspense and thriller with the galactic universe, without resorting to Jedi or duels with a lightsaber. Kinberg seems to want to take this path: a more earth-to-earth story, where human issues take precedence over the pyrotechnic spectacle. “There are a ton of madly talented people who want to do a good job”he added, emphasizing the abundance of motivated creators in the ecosystem Star Wars.
The contours of a new post-Skywalker saga
Announced by Kathleen Kennedypresident of Lucasfilm, in February 2025, this trilogy marked the start of a new saga, detached from the arc Skywalker who ended with L’Ascension de Skywalker (2019). Located after the events of this film, she will see the return of Daisy Ridley In the role of Rey Skywalker, potentially exploring the challenges of a galaxy in reconstruction. The actress should however appear in another film directed by Sharmeen obaid-chinoy. As for the films of Kinbergthe latter said the project is “Not only a dream realized, but something that I couldn’t even have dreamed of”. At this point, no director is attached, and Kinberg focuses on writing the script.
The project is part of a calendar responsible for Star Wars. Among developing films, The Mandalorian & Grogu has already completed its shooting, while others like the trilogy of Rian Johnson or Rogue Squadron of Patty Jenkins seem more uncertain not to say abandoned. Kinberg collaborates closely with figures like Dave Filoni et Kennedyreinforce his enthusiasm: “My enthusiasm only grows by working on it and around. »»
Towards a narrative renewal for the franchise
This inspiration fromAndor could report a turn for Star Warsafter mixed criticism addressed to the sequelae trilogy. By opting for a more introspective approach, Kinberg aims to enrich the universe without diluting it, relying on talents like Gilroy which have proven that science fiction can be both entertaining and deep. Although the exit dates remain vague, progress in pre-production-confirmed by Kennedy – suggest that the project is advancing serenely.
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