John Williams Confirmed To Score Next 'Star Wars' Trilogy Including 'Episode VII;' Watch A Video Of Him Discussing It

John Williams Confirmed To Score Next ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Including ‘Episode VII;’ Watch A Video Of Him Discussing It

When Kathleen Kennedy took the stage atStar Wars Celebration EuropeSaturday afternoon, fans were hoping to get some kind of official news aboutStar Wars Episode VII. She did not disappoint. Though the man himselfhad all but said it already, asdid the director, Kennedy confirmed that one of the biggest parts of theStar Warsuniverse would return.

John Williamswill write the music forJ.J. Abrams’Star Wars Episode VII. But that’s not all. He’ll doStar Wars Episode VIIIas well. AndStar Wars Episode IX. Watch a video of Williams discussing the task below.

Thanks to starwars.com for the info. Read a blog of the entireKathleen Kennedy chat here. That’s where the producer said the following:

I had breakfast with someone very important to the ‘Star Wars’ family on Friday, and he has committed to being involved in the next three films, and that is Mr. John Williams.

Of course, Williams wrote the music for all sixStar Warsmovies, an integral part of the franchise. This is a perfect official announcement for this film, in that it shows they want to keep the films as linked as possible, but also move forward.

One note: While Kennedy said in the room that Williams committed to the next three films, the officialStar Warswebsite has that quote edited slightly. That’s probably because Episode IX wouldn’t could out until 2019 and Williams would be 87. It’s a lot to ask an 81 year old man to commit the next decade of his life to something. But if anyone can do it, it’s John Williams.

Will there be more news fromStar Wars Celebration Europe? I’m betting yes. Keep checking back.

Here’s the press release:

Williams, whose career spans over six decades, has won five Academy Awards and has scored some of the most popular and critically acclaimed films of all time, includingJaws, theIndiana Jonesseries,E.T. The Extra Terrestrial,Lincoln, and countless others.

The composer joins a growing list of all-star creators including director J.J. Abrams, screenwriter Michael Arndt, and consultants Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg, who are shapingStar Wars: Episode VII, currently set for a 2015 release.