Rumor: Taika Waititi’s Upcoming Star Wars Project Scrapped, Leslye Headland Exits Future Projects

Like many other franchises in recent years, Star Wars has faced challenges. The latest project, The Acolyte, sparked considerable debate upon its release, enduring both review-bombing and significant fan support. Despite its mixed reception, the series was canceled after eight episodes, which may impact the franchise’s future direction.

According to a rumor from Matt McGloin at Cosmic Book News, Taika Waititi’s planned Star Wars film has been scrapped, and Leslye Headland is reportedly out of the franchise and will not be involved in future Star Wars projects.

Cosmic Book News is not always considered the most reliable source and often has a discernible political bias regarding certain projects. Therefore, it’s important to approach these rumors with skepticism, as you should with any unverified information. The rumors lack strong references and could potentially be fabricated. Here’s a summary of what McGloin has reported:

I was also actually told by this insider that Leslye Headland is done at Lucasfilm. Recently saw the news that The Acolyte has been canceled and won’t be getting a Season 2.

Insiders filled me in that the reason Taika Waititi is no longer doing his Star Wars movie at Lucasfilm is because of what happened with Thor: Love and Thunder. I was told Waititi didn’t finish Thor: Love and Thunder, that it was a complete disaster, and that Marvel gave him the boot from the movie.

My insiders have said as a result, that Taika Waititi is out at Lucasfilm and not doing his Star Wars movie.

Source: Cosmic Book News

As mentioned, the accuracy of these claims remains uncertain due to the lack of credible sources and official confirmation. Given that Waititi and Headland are not favored by the site, these reports could be exaggerated or even fabricated. Nonetheless, we wanted to keep you informed about the latest rumors circulating within the Star Wars universe.

Time will tell if McGloin’s information proves to be accurate. In the meantime, stay tuned to Comic Basics for the latest news and updates!

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