New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Images Featuring Adam Driver And Lupita Nyong’o [Removed]
This is the first Star Wars Day in ten years where we actually have a newStar Warsmovie to look forward to. (Or more than that, if you want to argue thatRevenge of the Sithwasn’t something to look forward to. Zing!) So far, the holiday hasn’t disappointed. We’ve seen a gorgeous newVanity Fair coverand abehind-the-scenes video, and now we have a bunch of excitingStar Wars The Force Awakensimages to share as well.
The new batch of photos featuresAdam Driveras Kylo Ren,Oscar Isaacas Poe Dameron, andLupita Nyong’oin mo-cap gear as Maz Kanata, along with the assorted creatures that populate the Star Wars galaxy. Click through to check ‘em out, and to find out what else we’ve learned about the newStar Warsmovie.
Vanity Fairunveiled the newStar Wars The Force Awakensimages, shot byAnnie Leibovitzat London’s Pinewood Studios.
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The video and images confirm the longstanding rumor that Adam Driver is Kylo Ren, the hooded figure with the crossguard lightsaber. Here, we see him “command[ing] snowtroopers loyal to the evil First Order on the frozen plains of their secret base.”
And we finally know who Lupita Nyong’o is playing: Maz Kanata, a CG character described as a pirate. Those oddball creatures are from the main hall of her castle. But don’t assume she’s a baddie just because she’s an outlaw – she may or may not be part of the Resistance (i.e., the Rebel Alliance).
In addition to beloved classic characters like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke, and Leia,J.J. Abramsreveals he considered bringing back the less beloved, less classic character Jar Jar Binks. Before you throw your lightsaber down in disgust, though,hear him out: “I have a thought about putting Jar Jar Binks’s bones in the desert there. I’m serious! Only three people will notice, but they’ll love it.”
There’s still one more big character reveal expected to come today, likely that ofGwendoline Christie, so stay tuned this May the Fourth for more.Star Wars: The Force AwakensopensDecember 18.
