It is the second live-action Star Wars series to get off the ground following The Mandalorian, which debuted last year with the launch of Disney+.
Following the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, Rogue One proved that the franchise could exist outside the Skywalker saga.
The Rogue One Prequel series has just taken a major step forward as production nears.
However, due to travel concerns, Gilroy opted to surrender his directing duties, paving the way for Haynes to step in.
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