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Steven Knight, best known for Peaky Blinders and other acclaimed works, was initially tapped to write the screenplay after Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson exited. Knight, a decorated and highly respected writer, had apparently turned in multiple scripts. However, script revisions and creative friction led to doubts about his continued involvement.
Industry chatter suggests Knight has likely “gone off the project,” focusing instead on his own projects such as Peaky Blinders movie and the establishment of a new studio in Los Angeles. The widespread delays and the film’s uncertain future likely stem from internal conflicts and the overarching ideological direction pushed by Lucasfilm and Disney.