The Crown's Stephen Daldry has reportedly been nabbed by Lucasfilm to helm the project - but who will star as a young Kenobi?
A Star Wars spinoff focusing on Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi is reportedly in the works at Lucasfilm.
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed Oscar-nominated
director Stephen Daldry is in talks with Disney to helm the project,
which would centre on Anakin Skywalker's mentor.If confirmed, it will be the second Star Wars standalone film to be produced by Disney,
But Disney's plans for a Star Wars universe expansion won't stop here. Obi-Wan and Solo are just two of several projects being developed around the Skywalker saga.
Lucasfilm is also considering spinoffs on master Yoda and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Obi-Wan Kenobi, who was first played by British star Alec Guinness in the original trilogy, was then picked up by Ewan McGregor in 1999's Star Wars: A Phantom Menace.
McGregor played the Jedi master for two more films, and said he would be open to revisit the character in the future.
But there is no confirmation on who will take over if the film takes place during his younger years.
Daldry, who has yet to be confirmed by the studio as the film's director, is known for the dancing drama Billy Elliot, as well as The Hours and The Reader.
He is also up for an Emmy this year for the Netflix show The Crown, which Daldry produced and directed.