Taika Waititimemories of thoseStar Warsprequels are lost in a galaxy far, far away.

“Natalie said to me, ‘what do you do next?

And I said ‘I’m trying to work on aStar Warsthing.

STAR WARS: Episode I Phantom Menace, Natalie Portman, 1999

Natalie Portman has appeared as Padmé Amidala in ‘The Phantom Menace,’ ‘Attack of the Clones,’ and ‘Revenge of the Sith’.Everett Collection

Have you ever wanted to be in aStar Warsmovie?’

She said, ‘I’ve been in Star Wars movies.’

I forgot about those ones,” he admitted.

Natalie Portman and Taika Waititi attend the U.K. Gala screening of “Thor: Love and Thunder” on July 05, 2022 in London, England.

Natalie Portman and Taika Waititi attend the U.K. gala screening of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’.John Phillips/Getty Images

“If it’s not ready, it’s not ready.

[With]Star Wars, I don’t want to rush,” he added.

Because that would be a disaster.

I’m writing at the moment.

So I’m gonna do my best to come up with an idea that everyone loves."

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