Rian Johnson, the director of the latest Star Wars film "The Last Jedi", believes it is high time a woman or a person of colour directed a film in the beloved franchise.
Johnson, who has made his Star Wars directing debut with the new film, is the third white man to direct a film from the popular sci-fi series after creator George Lucas and JJ Abrams.
"There are so many incredibly talented female directors, directors of colour out there, and so many that I would love to see play in this universe. So hell yes, please, I'd love it to happen," he said in an interview with the Guardian.
Abrams, who directed "The Force Awakens", is returning as a director for the nineth chapter in the series.
Disney recently announced that Johnson would be writing and directing the first in a brand new Star Wars trilogy. It is yet to announce the name of the directors for the other two movies.
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