From mutants to Jedis, Simon Kinberg is heading deep into the galaxy. Kinberg has signed a deal to write and produce a new Star Wars trilogy for Lucasfilm. Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, will produce Kinberg’s three movies.

Simon Kinberg is the latest filmmaker to join the franchise with his very own trilogy, but we've heard that one before.

Simon Kinberg, the prominent producer, writer, and director best known for his work on the “X-Men” franchise, has signed a deal to develop a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films that he will write and produce,