Zack Snyder’s Reps Deny Involvement With ‘Star Wars’ Spin-Off

Earlier today, word broke that director Zack Snyder (Watchmen, Man Of Steel) is currently developing a Jedi-centered Star Wars spin-off film that would be loosely based on The Seven Samurai. This was exciting news for many, but now a rep for the director has now denied his involvement with the project and has sent a statement to The Hollywood Reporter in response Vulture’s report.

“While he is super flattered because he is a huge fan, Zack is not involved in any way with the new Star Wars. He is currently in post on his two films, Man of Steel and 300: Battle of Artemisia.”

Of course, keep in mind that while Snyder’s reps may deny his involvement with the project it doesn’t necessarily mean that he isn’t actually involved. Vulture is a pretty reliable source and this may just be damage control to cover up some news that shouldn’t have leaked out yet.

And now it seems that just may be the cast. Vulture has responded to the statement by revealing that while Snyder may not be signed on for the project yet, he HAS had meetings with Lucasfilm regarding the project.

Vulture takes the accuracy of its reports very seriously. And while a piece published in The Hollywood Reporter this evening quotes Snyder’s rep as saying that the director “is not involved in any way with the new Star Wars,” Vulture stands by its story. This reporter heard through a source very familiar with the situation that Snyder recently flew up to Marin County to meet with Lucasfilm execs about the project. When subsequently reached by Vulture, Snyder’s spokesperson would only repeat that he “is” not currently involved. One should note the possible political ramifications here of our original story break: Snyder’s last Warner Bros. film, Sucker Punch, lost millions for the studio, and execs there could have become distressed at the idea of him getting involved with another studio’s franchise when they have so much at stake with their upcoming Man of Steel and want him available for an immediate sequel.

Still having some doubts? Well, Variety’s Jeff Sneider is backing up the report.

No clue how REAL the Zack Snyder – Star Wars offshoot rumors are but I GUARANTEE he met with Kathy Kennedy to pitch her that Seven Jedi idea

— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) January 15, 2013

So, two pretty reliable sources are claiming that Snyder has had meetings regarding the project. Could they possibly be waiting until San Diego Comic-Con or the Disney Expo to reveal this project?