Mr. Robot Creator Sam Esmail is alleged today to be in line to pen the script for an anthology movie after taking several pitch meetings with LucasFilm.

According to OmegaUnderground, this has been verified by two separate sources - who believe the Kenobi film is the most likely route.

The future of that movie has been put into disarray since it was first rumoured, with even Ewan McGregor appearing to deny any plans exist.

"There’s no official offer, and I haven’t met them about it or anything," he told Entertainment Weekly.