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Disney bring in new writer to take over on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Tony Gilroy is "supervising" the editing process after overseeing five weeks of vital re-shoots

THE clock is well and truly ticking for the highly anticipated Disney spinoff, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

It was revealed in June that the film was undergoing some pretty extensive re-shoots - but now it seems there could be more changes than we expected.

Disney have reportedly brought in writer Tony Gilroy to work on the film and he's been given the all clear to take the lead on post-production.

There was some concern over where the 59-year-old's involvement would leave director Gareth Edwards.

 Tony Gilroy is said to have been heavily involved in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Tony Gilroy is said to have been heavily involved in Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryCredit: Array

Since the writer joined the team, Edwards has allegedly given inputs on the edits, while Gilroy takes over.

But according to sources, the pair are happily working together, which they previously did during the making of Godzilla too.

 The Disney spin-off has undergone extensive re-shoots, which are said to have lasted for five weeks
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The Disney spin-off has undergone extensive re-shoots, which are said to have lasted for five weeksCredit: Array

A source told The Hollywood Reporter, "There are not two separate editing rooms; they are all in there with their ideas. Tony's a strong force, but they're all working together."

Gilroy, 59, has impressive industry experience, having worked on many of the Bourne films, Michael Clayton and Duplicity.

 Felicity Jones will star in the film, set for release this winter
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Felicity Jones will star in the film, set for release this winterCredit: Array

So it's no surprise that Disney were happy putting the edits, which include the film's hotly anticipated ending, in his hands.

The spin-off, which leads straight into the original Star Wars: A New Hope movie, stars Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed and Mads Mikkelsen and is set for release later this year.

Disney have remained silent on the topic.

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