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Disney announces new Star Wars film to be directed by Taika Waititi

Oscar-winning JoJo Rabbit screenwriter Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatres, Disney said on Monday.

Oscar-winning screenwriter of JoJo Rabbit is co-writing as well

Writer-director-actor Taika Waititi will direct Disney's new Star Wars film. (Chris Pizzello/The Associated Press)

Oscar-winning JoJo Rabbit screenwriter Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatres, Walt Disney Co said on Monday.

A new Star Wars series for streaming service Disney+ also is in development from Russian Doll writer Leslye Headland, the company said in a statement.

No release dates for either project were announced.