Patty Jenkins is preparing to unleash Wonder Woman 1984 onto the world, after launching the superheroine’s franchise in 2017.
And the Emmy nominee has been called up to another iconic film franchise, while making history in the process.
She has become the first woman to direct a Star Wars movie, as Disney and Lucasfilm tap her to helm Rogue Squadron, which is set for a Christmas Day premiere date in 2023.
Breaking barriers: Patty Jenkins has become the first woman to direct a Star Wars movie, as Disney and Lucasfilm tap her to helm Rogue Squadron, which is set for a Christmas Day premiere date in 2023
Coming soon: The news was announced Thursday during the Disney earnings presentation, ahead of the Wonder Woman 1984 premiere on Christmas
The news was announced Thursday during the Disney earnings presentation, ahead of the Wonder Woman 1984 premiere on Christmas.
Rogue Squadron will focus on the Resistance fighter pilots featured throughout the Star Wars franchise.
Jenkins took to Twitter with the announcement, revealing the personal connection that drew her to this project.
She rollerbladed across a vast landing strip, as she mused: ‘I love to move fast, and speed of any kind. I think that that’s because I grew up the daughter of a great fighter pilot.
Personal connection: Jenkins took to Twitter with the announcement, revealing the personal connection that drew her to this project
Speed demon: She rollerbladed across a vast landing strip, as she mused: ‘I love to move fast, and speed of any kind. I think that that’s because I grew up the daughter of a great fighter pilot’
Real-life inspiration: She continued: ‘So, when he lost his life in service to this country, it ignited a desire in me to turn all of that tragedy and thrill into one day making the greatest fighter pilot movie of all time’
Suit up: Jenkins then slipped on a recognizable red fighter pilot helmet and an orange jumpsuit, as she walked off to a Resistance X-Wing in the distance
‘And every day, I would wake up and go outside and look up, and see my father and his squadron taking off in their F-4s, whirring across the sky. And it was the most thrilling thing, still, I’ve experienced in my entire life.’
The Monster writer/director’s father William T Jenkins was an Air Force captain who earned a Silver Star in the Vietnam War and died during a NATO mock dogfight, when she was seven years old.
She continued: ‘So, when he lost his life in service to this country, it ignited a desire in me to turn all of that tragedy and thrill into one day making the greatest fighter pilot movie of all time. But try as I might, and look as I did, I couldn’t find the right story ever.
‘I kept looking and looking, but I just couldn’t find the right one… until now. Now, I’ve found a movie about two things I love. So, I’m gonna see you very soon.’
Gotta jet: Rogue Squadron will focus on the Resistance fighter pilots featured throughout the Star Wars franchise
Familiar faces: Disney also announced that Hayden Christensen will revive his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which will also see Ewan McGregor return to the titular role
Mystery project: It comes as the studio develops a mysterious Star Wars movie at the helm of Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi (pictured in February, 2020)
Jenkins then slipped on a recognizable red fighter pilot helmet and an orange jumpsuit, as she walked off to a Resistance X-Wing in the distance.
Disney also announced that Hayden Christensen will revive his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which will also see Ewan McGregor return to the titular role.
It comes as the studio develops a mysterious Star Wars movie at the helm of Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi.
Meanwhile, Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984 premieres Christmas Day in theaters and on HBO Max.
Blockbuster material: Meanwhile, Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984 premieres Christmas Day in theaters and on HBO Max