An animated series inspired by Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The High Republic is rumored to be in development.
According to Cinelinx, what was originally announced as strictly a publishing initiative has since been described as a multimedia project, with an animated series being the first major leap into other mediums.
The High Republic takes place 200 years before the Skywalker saga, in the golden age of the Republic. Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott and Charles Soule are all attached to the project, which crosses between Disney-Lucasfilm Press, IDW Publishing and Marvel Comics.
"Star Wars: The High Republic features the Jedi as we’ve always wanted to see them — as true guardians of peace and justice. This is a hopeful, optimistic time, when the Jedi and the Galactic Republic are at their height. But of course, into this glorious new era something wicked this way comes," Lucasfilm Publishing Creative Director Michael Siglain said. "This initiative will give readers young and old a new corner of the galaxy to explore through rich, meaningful stories. Plus, readers will learn what scares the Jedi."
Star Wars: The High Republic begins Jan. 5 with Star Wars: The High Republic -- Light of the Jedi, by Charles Soule.
Source: Cinelinx