Reports suggest that Jon Watts, creator of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, was previously developing a live-action Star Wars streaming series. The project was reportedly planned as an eight-episode series with an overall Western-style aesthetic, but it remains unclear whether it is still in development.
The news initially came from Knight Edge Media. The project's full writers' room was reportedly assembled in January and worked until August. The new series' use of the Western genre may be similar to how Star Wars: Skeleton Crew established its distinct tone through pirate adventures. Claims that the story might emphasize guns over lightsabers are merely the article author's speculation based on the genre, not disclosed plot details.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew sidestepped the Skywalker family saga, introducing a new world and characters while telling a relatively complete story within a single season. Meanwhile, Watts is reportedly set to direct Episode X of Star Wars, and his film project may affect the pace of this new series' development.
No one has publicly confirmed the show's existence by name, and Lucasfilm has not officially announced this eight-episode project. Whether it has been cancelled, is still in development, or has been temporarily shelved as Watts shifts to film projects cannot be confirmed at this stage. The cast, production schedule, and ultimate release also remain unverified.