Guillermo Del Toro, a renowned film director best known for his work on movies such as 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Pacific Rim', revealed details about a scrapped Star Wars project. The project revolved around Jabba the Hutt's rise to power within the Hutt crime syndicate, mirroring the storyline of the classic movie 'Scarface'.

Del Toro disclosed his affection for monsters, thus the choice of Jabba the Hutt as the protagonist. He mentioned how the Star Wars franchise has had a profound impact on his life and career, recalling memorable moments such as watching the 1977 Star Wars film in the cinema all day.

Even though Del Toro has detached himself from the Star Wars franchise, there is a plethora of Star Wars projects in the pipeline. Speculated releases include a film by James Mangold, director of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny', which explores the genesis of the Force, another by Dave Filoni known for 'The Clone Wars' and 'Ahsoka', and a film featuring Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.