Blockbuster movies are finally breaking the barriers, both on set and behind the scenes. Following yesterday’s news that WB hired Cathy Yan to direct the untitled Harley Quinn film, comes word that Victoria Mahoney has been hired as the second unit director for Star Wars: Episode IX.

Which is big news for those who know what kind of responsibilities the second unit director has, including shooting the supplementary footage, which consists of shots, stunts, inserts, and cutaways. More on the story below.