I can’t think of a single director who would be a great fit for Star Wars. It’s clear after five films that nobody so far has the special sauce.

JJ has an eye for likeable characters and has a clear love for the universe, but is incapable of crafting a story around it.

Gareth Edwards makes gorgeous compositions and understands the importance of worldbuilding, but can’t seem to make an interesting character to save his life.

Lord/Miller/Howard made a passable popcorn movie but nothing that captured the spirit of the Star Wars universe.

Rian has an excellent grasp of theme and plot and cinematography, but seems so interested in crafting a postmodernist message that the overall story and characters suffer as a result.

All of these directors have brought something sorely lacking in the others, and none of them have it all.