Screenwriter George Nolfi reveals how George Lucas is inspiring his work on the upcoming Star Wars: New Jedi Order movie, which will star Daisy Ridley

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

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,

The Bourne Ultimatum's George Nolfi has been brought in to write 'New Jedi Order' following the departure of the film's previous writers.

Nolfi spoke to Film Stories about his take on the Rey movie, and, when the publication pointed out that philosophy and politics could be part of his script, since he studied those subjects before, Nolfi went back to Star Wars creator George Lucas.

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.