One wasted Star Wars villain accurately predicted the Jedi would rise again - though Rey's new Jedi Order wasn't exactly what they had in mind.

New Jedi Order writer George Nolfi has shed light on his approach to the writing process, sharing how he’s drawing from George Lucas’ political themes. In an interview with Film Stories to promote his new film Elevation,

Following the news that The Adjustment Bureau's George Nolfi will pen the latest draft of Star Wars: New Jedi Order for Lucasfilm, the filmmaker has opened up on his approach to the storied franchise.

New Jedi Order movie recently hired a writer who appears eager to explore a topic George Lucas examined throughout the franchise.

Following the sequel trilogy, Lucasfilm has had a surprising amount of trouble making Star Wars movies. The franchise has remained strong on Disney+, but multiple attempts at new big-screen adventures have resulted in Star Wars movies quietly disappearing after getting announced to much fanfare.

The upcoming Star Wars movie starring Daisy Ridley recently got a new writer. George Nolfi, who replaced Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight, is offering insight into his vision for the story. In an interview with Film Stories,

Daisy Ridley will return as Rey in a New Jedi Order movie, and I'm convinced screenwriter George Nolfi has just hinted at his inspiration.

A new Star Wars movie centered around Rey is in the works, though it's been in development for some time. The latest update is George Nolfi boarding the movie as a new writer, replacing Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight,