‘Rogue One’ Director Gareth Edwards Sets Sci-Fi Film at New Regency (Exclusive)

Director Gareth Edwards has found his follow-up to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”: a new untitled project for New Regency.New Regency is set to produce and finance a new untitled sci-fi film written and directed by Edwards.

Kiri Hart, who also produced “Rogue One” with Edwards, will serve as a producer on the film.The project, an original idea by Edwards, is a near-future sci-fi story, a sweet spot for the director.

Plot specifics are currently undisclosed, though sources say casting is underway and the hope is shoot by this summer.Edwards first broke out directing the sci-fi thriller “Monsters,” serving as director, writer, cinematographer and production designer.

The film was critically acclaimed, with Edwards receiving high praise for getting the most out of his small budget.

Soon after, Legendary would tap him to direct 2014’s “Godzilla.”The reboot went on to gross $524 million worldwide, relaunching the franchise for Legendary,

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