David Fincher and Jon Favreau Interested in Directing Star Wars: Episode VII

David Fincher and Jon Favreau Interested in Directing Star Wars: Episode VII

David Fincher may be interested in director Star Wars: Episode VII

Last month, Iron Man director Jon Favreau issued a vague statement that indicated how excited he was for Star Wars: Episode VII, although he never said he is or is not up for the open director position. Today, we have word that the filmmaker is "panting after this job," and that David Fincher may be in the running as well.

Both filmmakers have a history with George Lucas. David Fincher served as an assistant camera man on Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, and Jon Favreau used George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch for the sound mixing on Iron Man. Jon Favreau also guest starred in a voice role on the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

As with most stories regarding Star Wars: Episode VII, nothing has been confirmed by LucasFilm or Walt Disney Pictures. All we know for certain is that Michael Arndt is writing the screenplay, and that Disney plans to release this highly-anticipated sequel in 2015.

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Newtron
Given Fincher's history with Episode VI, he seems the more likely/obvious candidate...that's just my opinion anyway.
7 months agoby @newtron Flag
AYLAGA5
Ima be the director for the new STAR WARS trilogy!!! F*CK YEAH!!!
7 months agoby @aylagas55 Flag
Film Boof
I never thought Fincher would be a candidate for the director's chair, nor did I know he was part of the Episode VI crew. I've been having heavy doubts about Episode VII for quite some time, but now I know that one of my all time favorite directors might be the one at the helm, there is still hope for the franchise.
7 months agoby @filmboof Flag
Roberto Mata
Let Fincher direct it!!!!
7 months agoby @Roberto-Mata Flag