During last year’s Comic-Con, many fans were expecting a new trailer forStar Wars: The Force Awakensto debut during Disney’s Hall H panel. Instead, fans were treated to an extendedbehind-the-scenessizzle reel, which offered a glimpse at these iconic sets and confirmed thatSimon Peggdid in fact have a role in the movie, which had long been rumored. Over the weekend, theStar Warsuniverse converged on London forStar WarsCelebration Europe, where, we saw that LucasFilm opted for a similar behind-the-scenes reel for their upcoming spinoffRogue One.
TheStar Wars Celebrationvideo, courtesy ofYouTubetakes us behind-the-scenes with the cast and directorGareth Edwards, who reveals how important this franchise is to him. He compares working onRogue Oneto a “fantasy you always have as a kid,” with every shot filled with “amazing characters.” It’s also clear from this footage, and the poster that was also unveiled at Celebration, that a bulk of this story takes place on a tropical planet, filled with Shoretroopers.
The cast and crew members we hear from in this video, includingWarwick Davis, who has an unspecified role in this adventure, all seem to be in awe of this entire universe. DirectorGareth Edwardsrevealed that the originalStar Warsis his favorite movie, and while he tries to respect the legendary stories told throughout the franchise’s history, he also wants to bring something new to the table.
While the bulk of this video is behind-the-scenes shots, we do get some interesting footage ofJyn Ersorunning on a beach alongsideDiego Luna’s Captain Cassian Andor. While Jyn is seen holding a blaster in one hand, she’s seen holding a mysterious object in her other hand, which some have already speculated could be the Empire’s plans for the Death Star. Of course, this task, to steal theDeath Starplans, lies at the heart of this movie, which is set betweenStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithand the one that started it all,Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Gareth EdwardsdirectsRogue One: A Star Wars Storyfrom a script byChris WeitzandGary Whitta, based on a story byJohn Knoll. This movie will be the first of three planned spinoffs, followed by a currently untitledHan Solospinoff, directed byPhil LordandChris Miller, which is set for release on August 08, 2025. The third spinoff has been rumored to center on the iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett, reportedly being eyed for a 2020 release, but that hasn’t been confirmed quite yet. Take a look at the sizzle reel forRogue One, along with new photos below, to get you ready for thisStar Warsspinoff.
