<P> Star Wars : The Last Jedi ( also known as Star Wars : Episode VIII -- The Last Jedi ) is an upcoming American epic space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson . It is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy , following Star Wars : The Force Awakens ( 2015 ) . The film is produced by Lucasfilm and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures . It stars Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver , Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Andy Serkis , Lupita Nyong'o , Domhnall Gleeson , Anthony Daniels , and Gwendoline Christie in returning roles . New cast members include Kelly Marie Tran , Laura Dern , and Benicio del Toro . Fisher died in December 2016 , making The Last Jedi her final film role . </P>
<P> Star Wars : The Last Jedi ( also known as Star Wars : Episode VIII -- The Last Jedi ) is an upcoming American epic space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson . It is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy , following Star Wars : The Force Awakens ( 2015 ) . The film is produced by Lucasfilm and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures . It stars Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver , Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Andy Serkis , Lupita Nyong'o , Domhnall Gleeson , Anthony Daniels , and Gwendoline Christie in returning roles . New cast members include Kelly Marie Tran , Laura Dern , and Benicio del Toro . Fisher died in December 2016 , making The Last Jedi her final film role . </P>
who 's directing star wars the last jedi
who 's directing star wars the last jedi
Rian Johnson
Rian Johnson