When the third and finalStar Wars: The Force Awakenstrailer debuted last month, many thought it would be the last new footage we saw before the movie arrived in theaters. Thankfully, they were wrong, since we’ve seen a newTV trailerand other brief bits of footage in TV spots released over the past few weeks. Today, the officialStar Wars Facebookpage has unveiled yet another TV spot that is only 30 seconds long, but comes jam-packed with new footage featuring Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), BB-8 and more.
We also get yet another voice over fromLupita Nyong’o’sMaz Kanata, who was confirmed by directorJ.J. Abramsto be the diminutive alien wearing goggles in theposterreleased last month. Perhaps the most intriguing scene in this footage features one of theFirst OrderStormtroopers, who reveals a unique weapon while doing battle with Finn, that can apparently block lightsaber attacks. We also get a glimpse of Finn piloting a ship, which appears to be the iconic Millennium Falcon.
Unfortunately, this TV spot doesn’t give us our first look at Luke Skylwalker, who hasn’t been seen in any of the previously-released footage. There have been rumors that Luke achieved something so powerful with The Force that he put himself into exile, away from his friends and family, for the past 30 years, but, naturally, nothing has been confirmed. ProducerKathleen Kennedyrecently revealed that she helped convinceJ.J. Abramsto come aboard and direct by asking him one simple question: “Who is Luke Skywalker?” Since neither the producer or director have elaborated on what that question really means, it will surely be the one big question fans want an answer to, leading into the December 18 release.
Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill introduce three new heroes into theStar Warsuniverse,John Boyega’s Finn,Daisy Ridley’s Rey andOscar Isaac’sPoe Dameron, along withAdam Driver’s villainous Kylo Ren.Mark Hamill(Luke Skywalker),Harrison Ford(Han Solo) andCarrie Fisherare also reprising their iconic roles from the original trilogy, although very little is known about their characters. TheStar Wars: The Force Awakenssupporting cast includesDomhnall Gleesonas General Hux,Lupita Nyong’oas Maz Kanata,Gwendoline Christieas Captain Phasma,Andy Serkisas Supreme Leader Snoke andMax von Sydowas an unidentified character.
J.J. AbramsdirectsStar Wars: The Force Awakensfrom a script he co-wrote withLawrence Kasdan. This new TV spot comes with exactly one month left untilStar Wars: The Force Awakenshits theaters on December 18. Can you believe that this highly-anticipated release is almost here? Check out the latest footage below, and stay tuned for more as the countdown continues towardsStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
