Josh Trank will direct a Star Wars movie
Josh Trank will helm one of the standalone Star Wars movies that are on the docket for LucasFilm and Disney. These pictures will exist "beyond the core Saga," which is in the hands of J.J. Abrams at the moment.
Of his hiring, Josh Trank said in a statement:
"The magic of the Star Wars Universe defined my entire childhood. The opportunity to expand on that experience for future generations is the most incredible dream of all time."
In the meantime, it's worth noting that this isn't the first time Trank has directed a Star Wars movie. In 2007 he made a Star Wars short film called "Stabbing at Leia's", which may have had something to do with helping him to get this gig.
