Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley's return as Rey Skywalker in the New Jedi Order movie may take longer now that Ocean's 12 writer George Nolfi has joined.

Lucasfilm has hired yet another screenwriter to bang out a new script for Star Wars: New Jedi Order. The still-in-development sci-fi sequel is set to bring back Daisy Ridley as Rey, if it can ever lock down a screenplay.

"The Bourne Ultimatum" writer George Nolfi will write "New Jedi Order" for Lucasfilm, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

Following the news that The Adjustment Bureau's George Nolfi will pen the latest draft of Star Wars: New Jedi Order for Lucasfilm, the filmmaker has opened up on his approach to the storied franchise.

The Star Wars universe is set to expand with a new film, The New Jedi Order, currently in the scripting stage. George Nolfi, known for his work on The Bourne Ultimatum and Ocean's 12, has joined the project as a writer, giving fans a significant update on the film's progress.

Following the sequel trilogy, Lucasfilm has had a surprising amount of trouble making Star Wars movies. The franchise has remained strong on Disney+, but multiple attempts at new big-screen adventures have resulted in Star Wars movies quietly disappearing after getting announced to much fanfare.

Daisy Ridley will return as Rey in a New Jedi Order movie, and I'm convinced screenwriter George Nolfi has just hinted at his inspiration.

A new Star Wars movie centered around Rey is in the works, though it's been in development for some time. The latest update is George Nolfi boarding the movie as a new writer, replacing Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight,