‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Hires ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Art Director
Details aboutStar Wars: Episode 9are sketchy at the moment, but one thing we do know now is that the film willlookgreat.Paul Inglis, art director ofBlade Runner 2049, has just been hired for the upcomingJ.J. Abrams-directed sequel. More on theEpisode 9art director below.
Paul Inglis, art director onSkyfall,Game of Thrones,Prometheus,Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,Children of Men, and of course,Blade Runner 2049, is headed to a galaxy far, far away forStar Wars: Episode 9.Omega Undergroundconfirms Inglis' involvement with the film.Star Wars: The Force Awakensdirector J.J. Abrams will return to helm the latest chapter in the on-going Skywalker saga, which is expected to start filming in June 2018.
Art directors oversee the entire art department on a film, and help realize the production designer’s overall vision. They also oversee the construction of sets. Whatever you think ofBlade Runner 2049(it’s great, btw), one thing everyone can agree on is that the filmlooksamazing. A big part of that is due to Roger Deakins' fantastic cinematography, but aiding that was the overall look and design of the film itself, which Inglis played a major part in. Having him on board forStar Wars: Episode 9is an indication that no matter how the nextStar Warschapter turns out, it’s going to look great.
Inglis is just one piece in a huge puzzle that will make up the finished film. We have absolutely zero plot details at the moment, which means you’re free to speculate wildly about what the film will feature. Go ahead, assume Sy Snootles is in every scene. Anything goes for now!
Director J.J. Abrams was brought in to take overEpisode 9after original director Colin Trevorrowleft the project(or was fired, depending on who you ask). “WithThe Force Awakens, J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is coming back to close out this trilogy,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy when Abramssigned onto helm the film.
Episode 9is one of several upcomingStar Warsfilms. Besides theStar Warsspin-off filmSolo: A Star Wars Storyhitting theaters later this year, Lucasfilm and Disney also have a brand newStar Warstrilogy in the works withStar Wars: The Last JedidirectorRian Johnson at the helm. In addition to this, a whole newStar Warsserieswritten byGame of ThronescreatorsDavid BenioffandD.B. Weissis also in development. Johnson’s films, and the films from theGame of Thronescreators, will both exist outside the Skywalker saga. If that wasn’t enoughStar Warsfor you, don’t worry – there’s more. Disney is also working onmultipleStar WarsTV showsfor their upcoming streaming service.Star Wars: Episode 9opens onDecember 20, 2019.
