Star Wars VII

I've been a Star Wars nerd all my life. The first movies I remember watching were 4,5,6. Like any kid from the 90s, Being a Jedi is just as important to me as it is to my Dad, so we had a lot of light sabers around the house.

Since I go film school, I thought I'd just write a post about possible episode 7 directors. Shit's about to get really nerdy.

It's a fact, chicks like Jedi. 

Facts

Kathleen Kennedy, the longtime producer of most Spielberg films will be producing the project.

George Lucas will have a "creative say"
It's a Disney film.
Spielberg won't direct it.
and, it's being written by Michael Arndt, who wrote Toy Story 3 and Little Miss Sunshine.

That said, who is going to direct it? Here are some possible contenders along with some pros and cons.

Top Picks

J.J. Abrams
This is kind of an obvious one. What better director to helm the Star Wars then the guy who just made two Star Trek films? Great story telling combined with a very visually conscious eye would make for a great take on the franchise. The guy is also just a boss.

Jon Favreau
You might know him for starring alongside Vince Vaughn in "Swingers" Or you might know him as the director of Iron Man, Iron 2, and Cowboys and Aliens. Or you might know him from the 10 time academy awarding winning comedy, Couples Retreat. Regardless of what you think of some of his most recent films, the guy is very smart. He's not afraid to find the funny either. He has a good relationship with Disney considering he's planning to direct a film called Magical Kingdom  - the Night at the Museum of Disneyworld.

Robert Zemekis 
Back to the Future 1, 2 and 3. Cast Away. Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Forrest Gump. Flight. Zemekis was brought up and trained in the Spielberg cinema club. He learned all his tricks from Spielberg after he was hired to direct Back to the Future. Again, this guy is talented and would deliver something special.

Joe Johnston 
He is a very possible pick. Producer Kathleen Kennedy said she was meeting and looking for someone she has worked with in the past, Johnston fits this category. How do you know him? Directed the fucking amazing movie known to most as Jumanji. Also, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, The Rocketeer, and Captain America. But what's most important is that he was the art director on Star Wars 4 5 and 6 AND Indiana Jones. He would do a good job too. It'd be classic Star Wars, no risk taking.

Brad Bird 
Possible pick. He comes from a Pixar background, having directed The Incredibles and the Iron Giant. He took his first stab at live action directing with Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol. He knows story, and has a good Disney connection.

OR, it could be someone out of the blue. These are obvious picks. But if you have not been keeping track, or don't give a shit, I hope that helped!

What's most interesting is if they will pick a director who was established BEFORE Star Wars or AFTER. Imagine being a kid and deciding you wanted to make movies after seeing a New Hope, then getting a call and being told you get to take a stab at it! It'd be a lot like playing in the 1996 NBA Finals, as Michael Jordan.

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