Reports: Disney brings in writers of Lost and Watchmen to create a new Star Wars series

After this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, whispers about a new live-action series have started cropping up. A fresh Disney+ venture—one that’s already drawing attention thanks to its serious writing pedigree has slipped into early development while many of the details remain hush-hush.

Reports from sources like The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and even insider Jeff Sneider suggest that Carlton Cuse, famed for his work on Lost and other notable series, is set to team up with his son, Nick Cuse, to craft this mysterious project.

Details are still tightly under wraps, and both insiders and fans are buzzing about what this could mean for the galaxy far, far away. There’s a sense of anticipation that this new series might offer a radical shift in tone and approach that could really shake things up.

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A legacy of prestige storytelling

Looking back, Carlton has long been a familiar name in TV circles, celebrated not just for Lost (that genre-defining drama co-created with J.J. Abrams) but also for work on shows like Bates Motel, Locke & Key, and Jack Ryan.

His son, Nick, has also built an impressive reputation, having lent his skills to projects such as HBO’s The Leftovers and Watchmen, both in collaboration with Lost alum Damon Lindelof.

Together, this father-son pair brings a mix of deep, serialized storytelling and an uncanny ability to blend genres—qualities that might signal a creative pivot for Star Wars, combining both tradition and innovation.

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Speculation swirls on setting and tone

With Lucasfilm remaining tight-lipped about the series’ premise, time period, or characters, speculation has run rampant among fans. Could this be the long-speculated Star Wars horror project teased by Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy? Or will it broaden the narrative universe constructed by The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and the upcoming Dave Filoni-directed crossover movie?

Considering the Cuses’ backgrounds, some industry watchers speculate that the new show could explore darker, more mature themes, perhaps in the vein of Andor or even Rogue One. Others are asking for a radically different story altogether, such as a haunted Force mythology story or a psychological drama set in the Old Republic.

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A more measured era for Star Wars on TV

The project comes at a less frenzied moment for Star Wars television. Following the explosive success of The Mandalorian in 2019, Lucasfilm and Disney have dialed back their rollout of new series in favor of a quality over quantity model. That makes the Cuse project the first new live-action Star Wars series to be revealed in quite a while, and a candidate for high expectations.

With Andor in its final season this year, and other shows like The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, and Ahsoka Season 2 on the horizon, Lucasfilm appears to be reshuffling its creative voices while reestablishing a storyline-first approach to its future.

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Still early days — but worth watching

Although it is still in the early stages of development and has not yet reached a production greenlight date, the Cuses’ venture has sparked genuine interest from both Trankus fans and television critics alike.

Here’s hoping that this series doesn’t end up in the dreaded Star Wars “development hell,” which has swallowed more than a few high-profile projects in recent years.

For now, all eyes turn towards Disney and Lucasfilm to see what sort of tale this father-son duo has in store.