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Director Jon Watts, best known for helming Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man' trilogy ('Homecoming,' 'Far From Home,' 'No Way Home'), is reportedly attached to direct a new 'Star Wars' film currently in development. The report, first detailed by Variety, notes Watts was not involved in 2026's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and outlines what's known so far about the untitled Star Wars project. The news sparked immediate follow-up coverage examining Watts' filmography and speculating on what direction he might take the franchise, as fans await official confirmation from Lucasfilm.