Rick Famuyiwa

Rick Famuyiwa Had a Star Wars Disney+ Series in Development — Now It’s Reportedly “In Limbo”

Rick Famuyiwa with headline about his Star Wars Disney+ series being in limbo

Star Wars is never short on projects. But it is short on projects that actually make it out alive. According to The Wrap, Rick Famuyiwa was developing a Star Wars series for Disney+ — and it’s now reportedly “in limbo.” And if that name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, it should. Famuyiwa isn’t some random new hire. He’s been a quiet but consistent force in modern Star Wars, directing: So if a Famuyiwa-led Star Wars series is stuck in limbo, that’s not just a trivia detail. That’s a real “what happened here?” moment. Why Famuyiwa Matters to Modern Star Wars Famuyiwa has become one of the most trusted directors in the current Lucasfilm TV era. And The Believer isn’t just a fan favorite — it’s the kind of episode that proved Star Wars could still do something rare: character-driven tension without relying on lightsabers and nostalgia buttons. So when a…

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