Brad Bird wants his Twitter followers (and presumably the wider world) to know that he is not going to direct the new Star Wars movie, no matter how much you want him to:
“@rsavenell: You are on people’s lists as top choice for Star Wars, yet haven’t confirmed. Please end this tease!”Not doing Star Wars.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012
People are understandably suspicious, what with his mysterious sci-fi flick 1952 in the works, and speculation that it may have been a code name for Star Wars Episode VII just as “Blue Harvest” was used to try and throw people off the scent of what would become Return of the Jedi.
“@clarkgoble: tell me your next one is the new Star Wars!”Nope. A science fiction film. Not Star Wars.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012
Are you sure, Brad?
“@joesmonster: @wearebuffaloz Is it Star Wars Episode VII?Because I really hope it’s Star Wars Episode VII…”It’s not Episode VII.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012
Of course, hope springs eternal:
@bradbirda113 episode VIII?
— Richard Carlsen (@RichCarlsen) November 18, 2012
But hey, 1952 will be worth it even though it allegedly won’t involve lightsabers:
“@geoffbreedwell: You’re not doing EP7? Why not? You’re perfect for it!”Thanks. But the science fiction film I AM doing is gonna be cool.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012
That must mean Brad Bird hates Star Wars!
“@gregaveryowens: Totally just saw @bradbirda113 slam Star Wars. Brilliant!”I’m not slamming Star Wars. I’m just doing “1952”! Sheesh!
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012
And in case there was any doubt:
That said, Michael Arndt is a fantastic writer and Kathy Kennedy is a brilliant producer. I will be first in line to see the new STAR WARS.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012
