A surprising reorganization by Lucasfilm left Rayne Roberts with searchlight pictures, and newcomer Derek Hoffman took over as vice president of development. It feels like it was during the time of change in Lucasfilm. The various TV shows and movies announced in 2020 are basically over (some are done, canceled successfully, while others are cancelled). Most people see this year’s Star Wars Celebration as the start of a reboot, a celebration for 2026 Mandalorian and Grogu A new era has been launched for the studio.
First, it was discovered on Reddit (via Star Wars News) that Lucasfilm also seems to have undergone major structural changes. Since joining Lucasfilm in 2012, Rayne Roberts, vice president of film development, has moved to searchlight pictures. Derek Hoffman is now appointed vice president of development. This is the official information of Lucasfilm in Hoffman:
“Since attending Indiana University, Derek Hoffman has worked in the film, video games and comics industries for the past 24 years. He started as a runner from Donners’ company, and he quickly served as director Richard Donner And then become the associate producer of the feature film schedule and co-producer 16 blocks. Derek X-Men Franchise, including assistant producer X-Men: The Days to Come.
Derek Legion As executive producer of Fox genius.
At Lucasfilm, Derek will help lead the team that leads us to develop our stories to adapt to live action. ”
Derek Hoffman has a long history with the X-Men
He’s been involved in some of Fox’s best projects
Indeed, there were a lot of accidental falls in the X-Men era in Fox, unfortunately X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New mutants. But Hoffman is associated with the series’ biggest success, including some projects that candidly feel, as if they have surpassed the recent Marvel Studios movies and TV shows. Legion and genius All are amazing and unique in all superhero fares.
even X-Men: The Days to Come It is a key movie to point out. That special film strikes a cautious balance between nostalgia and fresh stories, weaving the original X-Men into a story First class Star. Lucasfilm usually has to be with Star Warsurgently need to go beyond mere nostalgia and do something more primitive. Leslye Headland cancelled Star Wars TV shows, Sergeantat least a step in this direction – even if it doesn’t completely resolve.
Our thoughts on Derek Hoffman’s new role
Promising signs of a reboot soon?
For Lucasfilm, it has been difficult in recent years Star Wars After returning to the big screen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Lucasfilm’s hub for live Disney+ TV shows is mostly successful, but the yield is lower, and SergeantThe controversy may have led to some significant changes. Rayne Roberts Star Wars The movie will be particularly exciting.
All in all, this structural change – never officially announced by Lucasfilm, gliding under radar and only discovered by fans – is a promising signal. This shows that in Lucasfilm Star Wars Blockbuster. We will definitely learn more about what is going to happen in the Star Wars celebrations.
The upcoming Star Wars movie | release date |
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Mandalorian & Grogu | May 22, 2026 |
Source: reddit (via Star Wars News), Lucasfilm