Rumor: John Williams Is Already Recording the STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Score
We already knew that legendary composer John Williams would be returning to a galaxy far, far away to provide the score for Rian Johnson's upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But if a new rumor proves true, it could give us a window into Johnson's approach for the film.
Filmmaker Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise) recently tweeted the following:
As /Film points out, the idea that Johnson wants to use a completed (or partially-completed) score runs contrary to the typical post-production process, in which an editor works with a director using temp tracks as music to craft the cut of the movie, and then the composer creates new music to fit that cut when it's ready.
It's not unheard of for directors to have composers do their work before editing begins in full, but it's rare — and if it's true, it could result in some fascinating tunes from Williams, who (as far as I know) has never scored a Star Wars movie in that fashion before. I know he's especially keen on crafting music for Daisy Ridley's Rey, but how will doing so without actually seeing the edit of her performance affect his musical choices? And how will having the music accessible affect Johnson's decision-making in the edit? It remains to be seen, but after being disappointed with the score for The Force Awakens, I'm hoping Williams comes roaring back with something truly spectacular for The Last Jedi.