'Looper' Director Rian Johnson Will Make The Next 'Star Wars' Movie

J.J. Abrams will only get to direct one "Star Wars" movie.

Deadline reports "Looper" director Rian Johnson will step in to direct "Star Wars: Episode VIII."

Johnson will write and direct both Episodes VIII and IX, according to Deadline.

However, The Wrap is reporting Johnson is only set to direct "Star Wars: Episode VIII."

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