Steven Knight had been chosen to pen the screenplay for a live-action Star Wars motion picture helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Following the departure of Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson, who were the initial writers, Knight took over the screenwriting duties. Nevertheless, it was revealed on January 24, 2025 that Knight also exited the project and was succeeded by George Nolfi.
- Adam B. Vary and Amon Warmann's "Daisy Ridley to Reprise Role as Rey in New ‘Star Wars' Film" in Variety on April 7, 2023 reported this (archived from the original on April 7, 2023)