Gareth Edwards' standalone Star Wars film has lost its writer...
NewsGary Whitta of After Earth and Undying fame has stepped down from his writing duties on the first Star Wars standalone film, which will be helmed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla).
Whitta said, "The year I spent working with Lucasfilm on this Star Wars film has been by far the most rewarding period of my entire career. As a lifelong Star Wars fan I’m deeply grateful to have had the rare opportunity to contribute to a new chapter in its ongoing cinematic legacy. The film is going to be amazing."
"Gary has been a wonderful, inspired contributor and I enjoyed working with him tremendously," said Edwards. "I’m so grateful for all of his contributions."
This isn't the first time a writer has left an upcoming Star Warsproject. Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3) left The Force Awakens while drafting the script for the major installment. He was replaced by Lawrence Kasdan & J. J. Abrams, who is also directing that film.
The first Star Wars standalone film is set for Dec. 16, 2016.
