10 dream directors to replace George Lucas on 'Star Wars: Episode 7'

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By Drew McWeeny, Gregory Ellwood Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 4:47 AM

Darth Vader during an iconic moment from "The Empire Strikes Back."

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You're not dreaming. "Star Wars" is returning to the big screen. There is a studio (Walt Disney Studios), presumed producers (Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas), an original storyline (or so initial reports say) and a tentative release date (summer 2015). What "Star Wars: Episode 7" doesn't have, however, is a director (although considering how quiet Disney kept details of the Lucasfilm sale, anything is possible).

There are two directions Disney will go down when selecting someone to begin a new "Star Wars" trilogy. 1. They will pick a relatively unknown or up and coming studio filmmaker who will follow the strict directions of the producers and the studio. 2. A well known "name" filmmaker will step up to bring "Star Wars" effectively into the 21st Century and introduce the franchise to a whole new generation. If it's the latter, movie fans need to realize some of their favorite filmmakers probably wouldn't be the right person to make a new "Star Wars" film. Quentin Tarantino, Darren Aronofsky, Nicolas Winding Refn, Ang Lee, Kathryn Bigelow are all great filmmakers, but is a new "Star Wars" flick really the best use of their talents? James Cameron and Peter Jackson have already etched their names in cinema history. Something tells us taking over "Star Wars" probably isn't something they deem necessary for their considerable legacies.

With that in mind, both myself and Drew McWeeny have selected five different filmmakers we'd love to see take the reins of "Star Wars: Episode 7." And yes, this is a "dream" list, but each selection could legitimately secure the gig. Your can review the contenders in the embeddable story gallery below.

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Sharon

How is Peter Jackson not on this list?!
October 31, 2012 at 5:21AM EST Reply to Comment
- Did you read the intro by any chance?
  October 31, 2012 at 5:29AM EST
- Patches because the other two Hobbit movies are still in production?
  November 20, 2012 at 1:28PM EST
Ian

Who to do a saga with sci-fi trappings? Kenneth Branagh!

October 31, 2012 at 6:20AM EST Reply to Comment
- Sean That is honestly one of the best ideas I've read so far. Branagh has clearly shown that he can handle source material with Thor, and I think that his Shakespearean roots would bring a much-needed change to the franchise.
  November 7, 2012 at 10:26PM EST
Brian

Uh, Joe Johnston. The man knows a bit about the universe.
October 31, 2012 at 6:32AM EST Reply to Comment
- TJ He'd be a really good choice. Good call.
  October 31, 2012 at 7:16AM EST
- d2 Jumanji has good nostalgic value, Jurassic Park 3 and The Wolfman weren't as bad as people make them out to be, and Captain America was the best superhero film I have seen (yes, even better than The Dark Knight). He's a great choice.
  October 31, 2012 at 12:57PM EST
- d2 not to forget Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Still a great film!
  October 31, 2012 at 12:59PM EST
- Brendan Yeah, he and Brad Bird were my first two thoughts. Joe Johnston has been on record as saying that he's been trying to convince Lucas to let him direct a Boba Fett movie, so he would likely have a lot of interest.
  
  My childhood was more or less defined by Star Wars and The Rocketeer, so I have a bias...
  October 31, 2012 at 9:14PM EST
- Javis He will spoil it, he sopiled Jurassic Park with Jurassic Park III.
  November 16, 2012 at 8:00PM EST
TJ

I suppose Joss Whedon is not at all possible. And would kill off Chewy like 4 minutes in. But still. Joss Whedon.

Or, back in the real world--how about Rian Johnson?
October 31, 2012 at 7:15AM EST Reply to Comment
- Chris As a huge fan of Serenity and Firefly, I can't imagine a better choice than Joss Whedon to resurrect my latent childhood love of Star Wars and wash away the bad taste left by the prequel trilogy. Disney would be crazy not to choose him. As brilliant a choice as he was for the Avengers, he was born for this. Get it done Disney.
  November 15, 2012 at 8:41PM EST
- Javis If we talk about Whedon, he should be hired for writting, not to direct, sincerely I did not like Avengers (I am a fan of MARVEL), I prefer when he write.
  November 16, 2012 at 8:01PM EST
Jim

I'm a big fan of Spaced but Edgar Wright is a wrong choice for this. The last thing you want is an over zealous fanboy directing the series who's cast Simon Pegg in an annoying cameo. As for Del Toro, he's overated in my book, let's see what he does with Pacific Rim... Christopher Nolan won't go for this either, he likes to do as many effects 'in camera' as possible and he's also tied to Warner Bros at the moment. Also what about David Fincher? To me he's the perfect choice and it would be amazing to have him comeback to Sci-fi with a Star Wars film. He's steeped in the lore of the Trilogy as he used to live next too and is friends with George Lucas, and he also worked on Return of the Jedi.
October 31, 2012 at 7:32AM EST Reply to Comment
- FistOSalmon I'm glad you wrote this because it saves me the effort of repeating you.
  
  I will add a few things. I'd consider giving the first one to Frank Darabont and have him assume the exec producer role over the next two. He's technically skilled, is very familiar with the material, great with actors and has the light touch the first one would need. Kid friendly but not too much, good practical effects, and fun. Darabont is fun and can make the most jaded audience tear up.
  
  The second one? THAT'S were you bring in Fincher to crush it with your Empire. He's got everything Darabont does but he can do dark. Have him in producing on the first one so he can have a hand in the scripts and set up his movie for where he wants to go with it.
  
  After that? Brad Bird sounds like a good pick and it gives him time to get another live action flick or two under his belt. Also he's used to Pixar's long development schedule so have him in on the process in one of the first two movies.
  
  Although if Fincher steps up and says "give me the first one" you get zero argument from me. I'll second the Del Toro thing while I'm scrawling, I just don't see anything beyond production design with him, every movie I've seen of his I get sleepy during the second act. I keep hearing Pacific Rim will be amazing but I've been hearing that about every movie he's made for as long as I can remember. I can't think of anyone I'd rather see make a Star Wars movie less than him except:
  
  Jon Favreau. For the love of god stop putting him on lists of directors you want to do anything you wouldn't turn over to Peter Berg, McG or Brett Ratner. He's has one, one good movie under his belt Iron Man 1. Which is carried almost solely on Downey's charm, without him it's any other generic comic book movie. IM2 was a disaster and the less said about Cowboys and Aliens the better. Hell, even Made was really only good because of Vince Vaughn and the tone is all over the place. I love everything about Favs except his directing, he's just not a storyteller.
  
  Zemeckis? He'd be great, he doesn't seem to have lost a step like a lot of directors that age (you make me cry a lot lately Ridley) but it seems strange that he'd piggyback on a contemporary's world. Yates? Meh, I'm not a huge Potter fan but I don't dislike it. But I got the impression those films were very producer driven efforts which might explain why they brought in and stuck with a television director. I can see the studio loving that pick but me not so much and certainly not "Dream" worthy. That's one I'm okay with as a compromise, not someone to get excited about. Neil Blomkamp. No, too inexperienced, he's made one movie that was pretty good. I need Elysium to be mind-blowing and at least one other things before I get to him.
  
  And Whedon. For the love of god enough already. Avengers was good but people need to stop going overboard with this. I saw the same problems with it that I saw with Serenity. It looked like a tv show. A really really good tv show but a tv show. That's what Whedon's good at and there's nothing wrong with being really good at making tv, it just doesn't make you a really good movie director. It's like the old definition of obscenity. I can't tell you what it is but I know it when I see it. Put Avengers next to any Fincher movie and you'll see the difference.
  
  Okay that's my two cents and most of the other 98 as well.
  November 1, 2012 at 12:08AM EST
Ricardo

Joss Whedon.
October 31, 2012 at 7:50AM EST Reply to Comment
Cid

Rian Johnson!
October 31, 2012 at 8:06AM EST Reply to Comment
Jedi 1

it's got to be either Kevin Smith!!!!! No one else gets what Star Wars really means to the fans
October 31, 2012 at 8:25AM EST Reply to Comment
- velocityknown Kevin Smith could never make a good Star Wars film. He hasn't even made a good Kevin Smith film in years.
  October 31, 2012 at 9:22AM EST
- leitungsvodka that's what I thought! and I kinda like the idea. I really think he could suprise us all
  October 31, 2012 at 4:22PM EST
- mridge1 This is terrible idea. At no point has Kevin Smith displayed the technical skill set that would be required for a film like this. Now, as for taking a crack at the script.....
  October 31, 2012 at 7:39PM EST
LordEuron

Andrew Stanton?
October 31, 2012 at 8:28AM EST Reply to Comment
- drew After "John Carter," I think it's a safe bet that Disney will not be asking Stanton to direct a huge budget SF tribute to pulp storytelling any time soon.
  October 31, 2012 at 8:19PM EST
- Brendan Sadly, I agree with Drew. Which is a shame, because John Carter was my favorite of the Star Wars Prequels.
  October 31, 2012 at 9:16PM EST
- mridge1 Was 'John Carter' really Stanton's fault? I know its politics but a big part part of that failure was the marketing.
  October 31, 2012 at 11:03PM EST
LordEuron

Andrew Stanton?
October 31, 2012 at 8:29AM EST Reply to Comment
Mick

Timo Vuorensola is my favorite to direct this upcoming piece.
October 31, 2012 at 9:07AM EST Reply to Comment
velocityknown

I feel like Brad Bird is probably the best choice. Not my first choice, my first choice would've been Joss Whedon, but obviously, The Avengers got to him first.

However, Disney isn't going to pick a Curaon, Blomkamp, or Duncan Jones. They want someone they know can handle big franchises and has handled big franchises for them: Brad Bird.

And seeing as Brad Bird pulled of the rare feat of being a studio director with a respectable body of work, I'd say he's the best choice out of what the options will be.
October 31, 2012 at 9:22AM EST Reply to Comment
- d2 Plus, they sort of have a relationship with Bird through Pixar....
  October 31, 2012 at 1:00PM EST
- mridge1 Brad Bird is the wish for me but isn't he set to direct '1952' next?
  October 31, 2012 at 7:41PM EST
- KB Agree with the shout-out to Duncan Jones, he would do a great job....
  November 6, 2012 at 6:30PM EST
jim

I thought sensed a disturbance in the force last night. It`s as if millions of voices were crying out all out once!!

October 31, 2012 at 9:24AM EST Reply to Comment
Max

I don't know about this. Not even Lucas could it right again. I'm happy the franchise is out of his hands, but I'm so burned out on anything "Star Wars" related that I'm having a hard time mustering up any enthusiasm at all. But, for god's sake would people PLEASE stop mentioning Quentin Tarantino? I can't think of a more inappropriate choice aside from Kevin Smith. Or Brett "I'd like to see you poop strawberries" Ratner, or Michael Bay or John Badham or Tim Story or Paul W.S. Anderson or that guy who ruined Kate Beckinsale forever or......

Actually, I'd just rather no one do anything else unless they're prepared to reboot the whole thing and undo everything Lucas fucked up with the prequels.

With our luck that will happen and there will be a scene where Jabba manages to rape Leia and will reinvent the Ewoks as horny lizard bears and the reason Luke wants to get off the farm is because Uncle Owen sneaks into his room every night and buggers him. You know, all grim and gritty? That's the thing now, right? Chewbacca will start feasting on his enemies grizzly style. Han Solo will be an intergalactic smack dealer. Darth Vader uses his force powers to sexually harass all the suddenly hot, female Death Star employees. The Emperor has a stable of ladyboy Twileks. Boba Fett is now a misunderstood good guy bad ass and you never know which side he'll fall on, but man when he takes off that helmet and reveals it was a super hot Russian chick the whole time! Darth Maul will actually maul people and will be the only remnant of the prequels. Yoda has bitches. Obi-Wan will be played by Liam Neeson and he'll give a speech like in "Taken", only this time he'll use his force powers to choke the guy to death over the commlink. C-3P0 and R2-D2 will have 'assault modes' and will also be transformers. Lando Calrissian will now be a pimp and it won't be the Millenium Falcon he's pissed at Solo about, it'll be that Solo stole his bottom bitch back when that's when you'll learn Chewbacca is a chick now and sheds her fur occasionally to turn into Monica Belluci.

Really all you have to do to see how this is gonna go is watch that "Star Wars XXX Parody". It's gonna be like that only not as respectful and way less anal sex with hot Sand People.

Either way, I'm dreading this.
October 31, 2012 at 10:24AM EST Reply to Comment
- Kuri Well, I'd buy tickets to see THAT!
  November 20, 2012 at 6:23PM EST
Other Scott

Ben Affleck!

I kid, mostly. Honestly, this is a much better fit than Justice League.
October 31, 2012 at 10:47AM EST Reply to Comment
Maxim

Lucas does not need to be replaced. He delivered a great Star Wars film in Revenge of the Sith and that needs to be respected.
October 31, 2012 at 11:07AM EST Reply to Comment
- blue_flames Just a shame about Episode 1 & 2 ...lol
  October 31, 2012 at 12:17PM EST
- Max That's a statement that is wide open to debate. "Lost the will to live....." My entire ass.
  October 31, 2012 at 4:26PM EST
- drew Doesn't matter if he "needs" to be replaced or not... he retired. He's done directing. Someone else will make this film.
  October 31, 2012 at 8:20PM EST
- Elevation If Lucas wanted to direct, he probably wouldn't have announced he was retiring and sold his company for 4 billion dollars.
  November 1, 2012 at 1:44AM EST
- Chris Revenge of the Sith still suffered from brutal dialogue and wooden delivery. You decide who's fault that was. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hater. Lucas gave me five of my all time favorite movies (Star Wars: IV through VI, Raiders of the Lost Ark, & Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) and inspired an entire generation of filmmakers many of whom have produced material themselves that I love (Joss Whedon). And for that, I'll always be grateful to Mr. Lucas.
  November 15, 2012 at 8:55PM EST
- Javis I really liked the prequels, even more than the originals.
  November 16, 2012 at 7:58PM EST
"Myself and drew mcweeny"? "Drew mcweeny and i."

"He probably wouldn't deem it necessary" is not a serious answer to why someone isn't on a "dream" list.
October 31, 2012 at 11:13AM EST Reply to Comment
- Brendan Lol on your name. I caught that too. There are a lot of things that have slipped past editing recently...
  October 31, 2012 at 9:20PM EST
kuda

Such a horrible list, might as well add uwe boll in there
October 31, 2012 at 12:24PM EST Reply to Comment
JJ

Where is Sam Raimi? If he delivers with Oz I am sure he will be at the top of Disney's list.
October 31, 2012 at 12:49PM EST Reply to Comment
- Mike Will Han and Luke get to dance in a jazz club?
  October 31, 2012 at 1:34PM EST
- drew I don't think he'll end up on their list. You can read between the lines on that one.
  October 31, 2012 at 8:20PM EST
katie71483

This is probably (definitely) nuts, but what about Ron Moore? The man knows a little something about space operas, even if it was t.v.
October 31, 2012 at 12:54PM EST Reply to Comment
- Jake Post a comment...
  November 3, 2012 at 12:40AM EST
evolution1085

It really doesn't matter who directs (any competent director can make a sci/fi effects film now with the right team), this is going to come down to story elements and the script. The cliches and the "anakin, you're breaking my heart" crap needs to be shelved along with Lucas. Have a story that works, everything else will fall into place.
October 31, 2012 at 1:01PM EST Reply to Comment
potty break

I enjoy this kind of speculation but Lucas is not out of the picture. Lucasfilm is under his chosen leader and he has a stake in Disney stock. He's also a consultant. So the only thing this reminds me of is "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull".
October 31, 2012 at 1:28PM EST Reply to Comment
Rev. Slappy

These lists always seem to regurgitate the same names over and over again. How about thinking outside the box? Who would have thought Sam Mendes would deliver such a great Bond film?
October 31, 2012 at 1:32PM EST Reply to Comment
Nate

David Fincher. I still weep remembering the rumors that Episodes 1-3 were going to be directed by Lucas, Darabont, and Fincher, respectively.
October 31, 2012 at 1:40PM EST Reply to Comment
Logo Lou

why not JJ Abrams? He said on multiple occasions when rebooting Star Trek that he was always a Star Wars guy first. The Trek sequel would be wrapping up enough for him to move on to Star Wars.
October 31, 2012 at 1:44PM EST Reply to Comment
- FistOSalmon No for two giant reasons. You'd get stuck with Lindelof and lens flares.
  November 1, 2012 at 12:11AM EST
- Chris I like Abrams but my biggest issue with him is exactly what you said about Whedon. Abrams' movies feel like TV shows. Star Trek was great but for all it's flashy effects, something about it just didn't quite have that grandiose cinematic quality.
  November 15, 2012 at 9:01PM EST
David

"Even Spielberg deferred to Zemeckis' wishes on the last "Indiana Jones" picture."

Really? I knew he deferred to Lucas, but what did Z have to do with it?

I'm also curious: The article's title says "10 dream directors" but the gallery has nine. Did I miss something?
October 31, 2012 at 3:52PM EST Reply to Comment
- Brendan I think that's a typo. He meant Lucas.
  October 31, 2012 at 9:21PM EST
jezzleffezzle

Andrew Stanton.
October 31, 2012 at 4:09PM EST Reply to Comment
Dan

I'm rooting for Christopher Nolan. What he could do to the universe would be amazing.
October 31, 2012 at 4:18PM EST Reply to Comment
- Max Uh....no. I'd like someone that could direct a halfway competent action sequence, thank you. I'd also like a director that addresses gaping plot holes and doesn't rely on a manipulative score to move his film. "The Dark Knight Rises" was hardly even a Batman film. I don't understand the slobbering over this guy. He's alright when he's doing his own thing, but the Nolan Bat-flicks are some of the most overrated films ever made. They're just okay, that's all. Keep him as far away from STAR WARS as possible.
  October 31, 2012 at 4:29PM EST
- Val Max is an idiot, completely ignore that.
  November 17, 2012 at 1:14AM EST
biff

Kathryn Bigelow ? your joking right.
October 31, 2012 at 5:14PM EST Reply to Comment
Torgo3K

Terry Gilliam? How about David Lynch? The Duplass Brothers. Wes Anderson. Wait, I've got it! Paul Verhoeven!
October 31, 2012 at 7:02PM EST Reply to Comment
- harsh terry gilliam?david lynch?wes anderson?why leave out cronenberg and tim burton?if i had to pick a list of people least suited for the job that would be it..
  November 7, 2012 at 3:58PM EST
- erucc VERHOEVEN!!!!!!! YESSSS
  
  November 12, 2012 at 5:08AM EST

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Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Sharon How is Peter Jackson not on this list?!

Did you read the intro by any chance?

Patches because the other two Hobbit movies are still in production?

Ian Who to do a saga with sci-fi trappings? Kenneth Branagh!

Sean That is honestly one of the best ideas I've read so far. Branagh has clearly shown that he can handle source material with Thor, and I think that his Shakespearean roots would bring a much-needed change to the franchise.

Brian Uh, Joe Johnston. The man knows a bit about the universe.

TJ He'd be a really good choice. Good call.

d2 Jumanji has good nostalgic value, Jurassic Park 3 and The Wolfman weren't as bad as people make them out to be, and Captain America was the best superhero film I have seen (yes, even better than The Dark Knight). He's a great choice.

d2 not to forget Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Still a great film!

Javis He will spoil it, he sopiled Jurassic Park with Jurassic Park III.

TJ I suppose Joss Whedon is not at all possible. And would kill off Chewy like 4 minutes in. But still. Joss Whedon.Or, back in the real world--how about Rian Johnson?

Javis If we talk about Whedon, he should be hired for writting, not to direct, sincerely I did not like Avengers (I am a fan of MARVEL), I prefer when he write.

Ricardo Joss Whedon.

Cid Rian Johnson!

Jedi 1 it's got to be either Kevin Smith!!!!! No one else gets what Star Wars really means to the fans

velocityknown Kevin Smith could never make a good Star Wars film. He hasn't even made a good Kevin Smith film in years.

leitungsvodka that's what I thought! and I kinda like the idea. I really think he could suprise us all

mridge1 This is terrible idea. At no point has Kevin Smith displayed the technical skill set that would be required for a film like this. Now, as for taking a crack at the script.....

LordEuron Andrew Stanton?

drew After "John Carter," I think it's a safe bet that Disney will not be asking Stanton to direct a huge budget SF tribute to pulp storytelling any time soon.

Brendan Sadly, I agree with Drew. Which is a shame, because John Carter was my favorite of the Star Wars Prequels.

mridge1 Was 'John Carter' really Stanton's fault? I know its politics but a big part part of that failure was the marketing.

LordEuron Andrew Stanton?

Mick Timo Vuorensola is my favorite to direct this upcoming piece.

d2 Plus, they sort of have a relationship with Bird through Pixar....

mridge1 Brad Bird is the wish for me but isn't he set to direct '1952' next?

KB Agree with the shout-out to Duncan Jones, he would do a great job....

jim I thought sensed a disturbance in the force last night. It`s as if millions of voices were crying out all out once!!

Kuri Well, I'd buy tickets to see THAT!

Other Scott Ben Affleck!I kid, mostly. Honestly, this is a much better fit than Justice League.

Maxim Lucas does not need to be replaced. He delivered a great Star Wars film in Revenge of the Sith and that needs to be respected.

blue_flames Just a shame about Episode 1 & 2 ...lol

Max That's a statement that is wide open to debate. "Lost the will to live....." My entire ass.

drew Doesn't matter if he "needs" to be replaced or not... he retired. He's done directing. Someone else will make this film.

Elevation If Lucas wanted to direct, he probably wouldn't have announced he was retiring and sold his company for 4 billion dollars.

Javis I really liked the prequels, even more than the originals.

"Myself and drew mcweeny"? "Drew mcweeny and i." "He probably wouldn't deem it necessary" is not a serious answer to why someone isn't on a "dream" list.

Brendan Lol on your name. I caught that too. There are a lot of things that have slipped past editing recently...

kuda Such a horrible list, might as well add uwe boll in there

JJ Where is Sam Raimi? If he delivers with Oz I am sure he will be at the top of Disney's list.

Mike Will Han and Luke get to dance in a jazz club?

drew I don't think he'll end up on their list. You can read between the lines on that one.

katie71483 This is probably (definitely) nuts, but what about Ron Moore? The man knows a little something about space operas, even if it was t.v.

Jake Post a comment...

potty break I enjoy this kind of speculation but Lucas is not out of the picture. Lucasfilm is under his chosen leader and he has a stake in Disney stock. He's also a consultant. So the only thing this reminds me of is "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull".

Rev. Slappy These lists always seem to regurgitate the same names over and over again. How about thinking outside the box? Who would have thought Sam Mendes would deliver such a great Bond film?

Nate David Fincher. I still weep remembering the rumors that Episodes 1-3 were going to be directed by Lucas, Darabont, and Fincher, respectively.

Logo Lou why not JJ Abrams? He said on multiple occasions when rebooting Star Trek that he was always a Star Wars guy first. The Trek sequel would be wrapping up enough for him to move on to Star Wars.

FistOSalmon No for two giant reasons. You'd get stuck with Lindelof and lens flares.

Chris I like Abrams but my biggest issue with him is exactly what you said about Whedon. Abrams' movies feel like TV shows. Star Trek was great but for all it's flashy effects, something about it just didn't quite have that grandiose cinematic quality.

David "Even Spielberg deferred to Zemeckis' wishes on the last "Indiana Jones" picture." Really? I knew he deferred to Lucas, but what did Z have to do with it? I'm also curious: The article's title says "10 dream directors" but the gallery has nine. Did I miss something?

Brendan I think that's a typo. He meant Lucas.

jezzleffezzle Andrew Stanton.

Dan I'm rooting for Christopher Nolan. What he could do to the universe would be amazing.

Val Max is an idiot, completely ignore that.

biff Kathryn Bigelow ? your joking right.

Torgo3K Terry Gilliam? How about David Lynch? The Duplass Brothers. Wes Anderson. Wait, I've got it! Paul Verhoeven!

harsh terry gilliam?david lynch?wes anderson?why leave out cronenberg and tim burton?if i had to pick a list of people least suited for the job that would be it..

erucc VERHOEVEN!!!!!!! YESSSS

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Sharon

How is Peter Jackson not on this list?!

Ian

Who to do a saga with sci-fi trappings? Kenneth Branagh!

Brian

Uh, Joe Johnston. The man knows a bit about the universe.

TJ

I suppose Joss Whedon is not at all possible. And would kill off Chewy like 4 minutes in. But still. Joss Whedon.

Or, back in the real world--how about Rian Johnson?

Ricardo

Joss Whedon.

Cid

Rian Johnson!

Jedi 1

it's got to be either Kevin Smith!!!!! No one else gets what Star Wars really means to the fans

LordEuron

Andrew Stanton?

LordEuron

Andrew Stanton?

Mick

Timo Vuorensola is my favorite to direct this upcoming piece.

jim

I thought sensed a disturbance in the force last night. It`s as if millions of voices were crying out all out once!!

Other Scott

Ben Affleck!

I kid, mostly. Honestly, this is a much better fit than Justice League.

Maxim

Lucas does not need to be replaced. He delivered a great Star Wars film in Revenge of the Sith and that needs to be respected.

"Myself and drew mcweeny"? "Drew mcweeny and i."

"He probably wouldn't deem it necessary" is not a serious answer to why someone isn't on a "dream" list.

kuda

Such a horrible list, might as well add uwe boll in there

JJ

Where is Sam Raimi? If he delivers with Oz I am sure he will be at the top of Disney's list.

katie71483

This is probably (definitely) nuts, but what about Ron Moore? The man knows a little something about space operas, even if it was t.v.

potty break

I enjoy this kind of speculation but Lucas is not out of the picture. Lucasfilm is under his chosen leader and he has a stake in Disney stock. He's also a consultant. So the only thing this reminds me of is "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull".

Rev. Slappy

These lists always seem to regurgitate the same names over and over again. How about thinking outside the box? Who would have thought Sam Mendes would deliver such a great Bond film?

Nate

David Fincher. I still weep remembering the rumors that Episodes 1-3 were going to be directed by Lucas, Darabont, and Fincher, respectively.

Logo Lou

why not JJ Abrams? He said on multiple occasions when rebooting Star Trek that he was always a Star Wars guy first. The Trek sequel would be wrapping up enough for him to move on to Star Wars.

David

"Even Spielberg deferred to Zemeckis' wishes on the last "Indiana Jones" picture."

Really? I knew he deferred to Lucas, but what did Z have to do with it?

I'm also curious: The article's title says "10 dream directors" but the gallery has nine. Did I miss something?

jezzleffezzle

Andrew Stanton.

Dan

I'm rooting for Christopher Nolan. What he could do to the universe would be amazing.

biff

Kathryn Bigelow ? your joking right.

Torgo3K

Terry Gilliam? How about David Lynch? The Duplass Brothers. Wes Anderson. Wait, I've got it! Paul Verhoeven!

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