MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is working on a new Star Wars movie

Kevin Feige
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Kevin Feige has already taken over one cinematic universe – now, it seems, he has his sights set on a galaxy far, far away. A new report suggests the head of Marvel Studios is going to be producing a new Star Wars movie, with Disney also heralding "a new era" in storytelling post-Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The news comes from The Hollywood Reporter and a few early details have emerged, including Feige having a recent meeting with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy about working on a Star Wars project.

Disney has even confirmed the reports, with co-chairman Alan Horn saying in a statement: "We are excited about the projects Kathy and the Lucasfilm team are working on… With the close of the Skywalker Saga, Kathy is pursuing a new era in Star Wars storytelling, and knowing what a die-hard fan Kevin is, it made sense for these two extraordinary producers to work on a Star Wars film together."

Feige, meanwhile, has apparently approached a "major actor" about a role in the upcoming unnamed Star Wars movie according to one source close to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie may even lead to a larger position working within LucasFilm for the producer.

What that means for Feige's involvement in the MCU is unclear, though Star Wars' future is suddenly looking a lot brighter: Rise of Skywalker's December release will be followed by at least one movie by Game of Thrones showrunners DB Weiss and David Benioff, a purported trilogy by Star Wars: The Last Jedi director, Rian Johnson (despite debunked rumours of its cancellation), and now whatever Feige will be working on.

It's just a shame the SWCU doesn't have quite the same ring to it.

Here's everything you need to know on all the new Star Wars movies releasing in the next few years.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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