The last jedi but with the next episode of the trilogy on the way, news has begun to surface about when the last film in the series will get underway. The next film in the star wars saga has finished one part of its journey to our galaxy. Carrie fisher will appear as her iconic star wars character one last time the actress, who played princess leia in the famous franchise, died tuesday but her legacy will live on in the upcoming. Episode viii on tv with the full listings schedule at. Its no secret that the film would have to start shooting around that time if disney and lucasfilm hope to make their 2015 release date, but heres what burk had to say about it regardless. The force awakens will begin to hit theaters on december 16 of this year in some countries, and will open in the us on december 18. Star wars celebration closes with episode viii, young han. This page will overview the rumored and, once we know more, confirmed star wars episode vii filming locations.
With the force awakens hitting theaters this year, rumors are starting to swirl about episode viii with a report saying well see donnie yen in star wars. In a recent interview with producer bryan burk via collider, he confirms that star wars. Episode viii, multiple individuals familiar with casting process have told thewrap. Back in july, a report surfaced claiming that disney and lucasfilm are in early talks with actor benicio del toro to play the villain in star wars. Map showing star wars shooting locations and film studios scenery left over from the filming of tatooine scenes in onk jmel, tunisia multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars films to provide the setting for alien planets in the star wars universe.
It has been confirmed that the film will be shot in the united kingdom, though there are no confirmed specifics. That means episode viii is shooting way, way earlier than we expected, as we all thought it was. Meanwhile, the shooting of the film, taking place at u. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will. In between shooting the wwii thriller operation finale and participating in the international press tour for star wars. New rumor claims donnie yen in star wars episode viii. After five months of shooting in locations like ireland, dubrovnik, and pinewood studios in london, star wars. During his discussion with pablo hidalgo of the lucasfilm story group, johnson confirmed that episode viii will begin in a way no other star. Abrams has added two more to the cast of star wars. Episode viii is only a day old, weve already seen our first footage. Just when it was almost quiet on the star wars news front, disney kicked up some dust with two big announcements about the future of its oldest cinematic universe. Sorry, america, star wars is not shooting in a town near you.
Release date for episode viii revealed also, find out what felicity jones will be doing with the franchise. Episode vii will begin shooting in midmay, according to hitfix, with filming expected to wrap by september. Episode viii has entered week two of filming, and we finally have our first set photos. Episode viii, which is written and directed by rian johnson and continues the storylines introduced in star wars. Episode viii shooting on the next part is due to start in weeks, according to star john boyega, with box office tills still ringing around the world for episode. Supervising director dave filoni sits down with andi to discuss fan reactions to the clone wars return, ahsokas journey, working with george lucas, and what the show means to him. And yet, somehow, select star wars superfans believe that using the force and, you know, tweeting at episode viii director rian johnson. Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will begin in 2016. Episode vii has now made its way to the web, with filming starting this may. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california.
The rise of skywalker on the way, you may still have some questions about the last jedi ending. In an earlier report in entertainment weekly it was said that star wars episode vii would be heading back to ireland later this month to do some reshoots. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Star wars episode viii teaser launched after first day of. Episode viii, and phil lord and chris millers film about a. The movie is yours now and i really hope you enjoyed it and we are so happy to be starting on episode viii in a few weeks in london and it is going to be fun. Episode vii will shoot from midmay to september this year, according to the us site hitfix. She was going to be the big payoff in the final film, she was going to be the last jedi, so to speak.
Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by rian johnson. It is the third installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015 and the last jedi 2017, and the final episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Earlier this year the cameras began to roll for star wars. Episode viii was originally set for release in may 2017, which would bring the star wars franchise back to its old stomping grounds after the. Star wars is coming up, we will see how that turns out. Final slate of the final shot, johnson wrote of an accompanying short video. Abrams has already confirmed that work on the script is. Boyega made an appearance at the conclusion of a screening of star wars. Episode viii the last jedi 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Episode viii could be doing some early shooting in the country. Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten, and directed by j. Director rian johnson announced today on the official star wars facebook and twitter channels that star wars.
Rogue one is the first star wars standalone film, rian johnson to write and direct star wars. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. In an interview with leonard maltin prefacing the last vhs release of the star wars trilogy, george lucas said that when he was drafting ideas for star wars, he conceived it as revolving around the fall and redemption of darth vader. Carrie fisher may have just dropped a star wars episode 8 han solo spoiler. Star wars episode vii sequel to start shooting at pinewood.
It would have lasted four days, but filming was canceled for the first day. We start this two part series with the original trilogy of a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi. Plus weve got the details on episode ixs cast announcement and all the wisdom on weequays, from jabbas skiff guards to. The reporter followed up by asking what his role would be, hoping for something juicy, but instead del toro merely said. Abrams and bryan burk, star wars episode vii is likely to begin shooting in the beginning of 2014. Heres when star wars episode 8 filming ends collider. It is the second film in the star wars sequel trilogy. The last jedi, is a 2017 film written and directed by rian johnson and produced by kathleen kennedy and ram bergman, along with executive producer j. Star wars 8 villain is benicio del toro, shooting begins. The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and luke. Carrie fisher drops a star wars episode 8 han solo spoiler.
In january 2016, production of episode viii was delayed until february. The truth is that the production shooting at skellig michael is in fact star wars episode viii. Episode viii the title for director gareth edwards standalone movie, featuring actress felicity jones, is revealed, and rian johnson is confirmed for star wars. This week in star wars, we get a shakespearean twist on star wars. Star wars episode 8 begins filming this month collider. Episode viii on monday, and fans in london are excited to snap a few shots of the cast on set. Episode viii will hit theaters on may 26, 2017, and the title of the franchises first standalone film will be rogue one. With a planned release date of may 2019, the movie wont be waiting around to get started as. The force awakens in abu dhabi and while only time will tell what exactly was filmed on may 16, we can take a look back in history and explore the first days of shooting for the first six films in the saga. The force awakens hasnt hit theaters yet, but director rian johnson is already getting to work on the next film, star wars. Ehhh, the thing is, they dont let me talk too much about it.
When star wars episode ix will probably start shooting. Writerdirector rian johnson is getting to work on the new star wars film, with the star wars episode viii shoot set to begin this month in ireland. The force awakens began filming in midmay 2014 and concluded in early november 2014, so we can expect a similar shooting schedule of about six months for the eighth installment. Star wars 7 reshoots happening in ireland this month. Benicio del toro has the offer to play the villain in star wars. Though, it is not scheduled to start production until. Episode viii, oscar isaac squeezed in a very different project. Prior to the release of episode ix carries brother todd fisher revealed the view that. Oscar isaac is taking the year off after star wars.
The rise of skywalker with an exclusive look at the cover of the new book, the merry rise of skywalker. The production start announcement was accompanied by a brief video that showed shooting picking up right where the force awakens left off, with. Star wars episode viii is shooting this month birth. Star wars episode viii teaser launched after first day of shooting. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats.
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