Star Wars sequel trilogy suggested Hamill could have a cameo role in "Episode IX", which he imagined filming by 2011. A "Time" magazine story in March 1978, quoting Lucas, stated there would be ten "Star Wars" films after "The Empire Strikes Back". Gary Kurtz was also aware of proposed story elements for "Episode VII" to "Episode IX" before 1980. In 1980, at the time of the release of "The Empire Strikes Back", Lucas said there were seven further "Star Wars" films he wanted to make. He said he had "twelve-page outlines" for those films. In an interview with Jim Steranko in "Prevue" magazine published
Star Wars: Phasma the same time. The novel was published by Del Rey Books on September 1, 2017. Star Wars: Phasma Star Wars: Phasma is a "Star Wars" novel by Delilah S. Dawson, published by Del Rey Books on September 1, 2017 as part of the publishing initiative. It explores the backstory of Captain Phasma, the stormtrooper leader introduced in the 2015 film "". The novel was announced at the "Star Wars" Celebration in April 2017, among several works related to "The Force Awakens" sequel film "". A comic book miniseries called "", exploring Phasma's adventures between the films, was announced at the