While fans anxiously await the arrival of her highly-anticipated DC Extended Universe sequel, Wonder Woman 1984‘s Patty Jenkins is taking to the stars as it’s been revealed she is set to helm Rogue Squadron for Lucasfilm, slated for a Christmas 2023 release! You can check out her video reveal in the Tweet below!
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Rogue Squadron will be the next Star Wars film to be released and will also mark the first feature film in the long-running franchise to be directed by a woman. Clearly, breaking through boundaries is part of Jenkins’ forte as she previously set a milestone when she became the first woman to helm a major superhero film, 2017’s Wonder Woman which went on to gross $821 million worldwide.
The story will introduce a new generation of starfighter pilots as they earn their wings and risk their lives in a boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill-ride, and move the saga into the future era of the galaxy.
Star Wars continues to create more opportunities for women. Along with Jenkins, Victoria Mahoney served as a second unit director on The Rise of Skywalker, Deborah Chow directed an episode of The Mandalorian and is currently steering the highly anticipated limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi for Disney+. Bryce Dallas Howard also directed two well-received episodes of The Mandalorian, including the third episode of the second season, titled “The Heiress.”
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As for Jenkins, her next film, Wonder Woman 1984, debuts in theaters and on HBO Max December 25.
— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) December 10, 2020
