Star Wars' Finds Perfect New Director Candidate as Franchise Vet Officially Confirms Interest

Disney’s Star Wars slate has been moving through mixed reception in recent years, and attention is now focusing on director Janus Metz Pedersen as a potential fit. The article ties the conversation to Andor, a Disney+ series that ran for two seasons and concluded in 2025, created by Tony Gilroy. It highlights Andor’s mature tone and notable willingness to tackle controversial subjects, including a Mon Mothma speech where the word “genocide” is used in the episode “Welcome to the Rebellion,” alongside the preceding episode “Who Are You?” Pedersen directed both of those episodes, as well as “Messenger,” the seventh installment. When MovieWeb asked about directing a Star Wars film, Pedersen said he’d love the opportunity but has not been offered a feature yet. The piece also references other directors Disney has used for Star Wars projects, including Jon Favreau for The Mandalorian and Grogu and Shawn Levy for Star Wars: Starfighter.