The galaxy is stirring again: Lucasfilm is pushing a new star wars trilogy And the name that is attracting attention is Simon Kinberg, who is taking the series' approach as a direct reference. AndorThe proposal seeks a clear direction in tone and rhythm, with a more earthy and mature accent.
The celebrated Andor —critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated—has broken the franchise's recent losing streak on television and has become the inspiration template for what's coming: tense stories, layered characters, and a political perspective that expands the universe without relying on nostalgic winks.
Andor as a creative compass
Kinberg has highlighted in interviews that Tony Gilroy's work at the helm of Andor has left its mark on him: he considers it to be an example of top-notch science fiction narrative within a major franchise. That bar, he admits, is setting the tone for his writing: sustained tension, clear stakes, and political realism that doesn't sacrifice adventure.
Far from the sensationalism, inspiration focuses on how build characters with believable motivations, a patient development and a suspense closer to a thriller than a pure display of set pieces. The idea is for the universe to feel alive and coherent, even when new plots open up.
Project expectations and scope
The challenge is evident after the cold reception of a good part of the fandom to episodes VII, VIII and IX: recover hope without stumbling with the same debates. As of today, there's no official line on whether this trilogy will return to the Skywalker Saga or focus on previously unseen stories and protagonists.
What does seem clear is the desire to establish a more adult tonal framework, with power conflicts, espionage and resistance as pillars, direct inheritance of the approach of AndorThe balance between spectacle and internal consistency will be key.
Who is Simon Kinberg in the Star Wars ecosystem?
Kinberg is not new: co-developed Star Wars Rebels alongside Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck and signed the pilot episode, in addition to serving as a creative consultant on The awakening of the forceHe's a profile accustomed to weaving universes, coordinating large teams, and working side by side with Lucasfilm.
Personally, he has said that his link to the saga It comes from childhood, and Star Wars was an emotional refuge. This attachment helps explain why he prioritizes narrative coherence over pyrotechnics and cites role models like Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and, most especially, Tony Gilroy.
So far, the new trilogy is progressing with prudence and measured ambition: Kinberg sets the course, Andor It serves as a beacon, and on the table are narrative credibility, the adult tone, and the need to get fans to feel identified again with a consistent proposal that expands the galaxy without losing its essence.
