Rian Johnson seems like a great choice, as The Last Jedi showed how he could put an original spin on the universe.
While The Mandalorian will break new ground as a live-action Star Wars TV series, the property is still synonymous with its big screen adventures.
So cinephiles will have to keep their fingers crossed that the negotiations and timing work out to keep Johnson involved.
With the long running narrative wrapping up with The Rise of Skywalker, the narrative possibilities are seemingly endless regarding the next phase of storytelling.