Rian Johnson did indeed toss out J.J. Abrams’ story for The Last Jedi, according to Daisy Ridley
"Rian didn’t keep anything from the first draft of the ‘Episode VIII’ script."
"Rian didn’t keep anything from the first draft of the ‘Episode VIII’ script."
The warning is hopefully meant to ease confusion that there could be technical difficulties.
The new trilogy will feature original characters set in an entirely new corner of the Star Wars universe.