Calling the project Star Wars Underworld, those involved reported that hours worth of material had been scripted, most of which was set between episodes III and IV.
For years, George Lucas teased fans about a Star Wars live-action TV series.
Meanwhile, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – a spin-off film set between episodes III and IV – is ongoing some changes behind the scenes, a new director coming in to helm the project.
Speaking at ABC’s panel at the Television Critics Association press tour, the network’s entertainment president, Channing Dungey, was asked by journalists whether a Star Wars show was on the cards.