Star Wars super-producer Simon Kinberg tapped to write and oversee a brand new trilogy in the iconic sci-fi franchise
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Kinberg, known for his work on the X-Men films and 'Deadpool', will have creative control over this new Star Wars story arc, bringing his blockbuster pedigree to a galaxy far, far away
Industry insiders are buzzing about the potential for Kinberg to inject a fresh, maverick spirit into the 45-year-old Star Wars universe, potentially charting a bold new direction for the beloved franchise
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