Star Wars: Episode VIII

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Star Wars: Episode VIII
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Directed by Rian Johnson
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Written by Rian Johnson
Based on Characters
by George Lucas
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Music by John Williams[1]
Cinematography Steve Yedlin[2]
Edited by Bob Ducsay[2]
Production
company
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release dates
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  • December 15, 2017 (2017-12-15) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Star Wars: Episode VIII is an upcoming American epic space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It will be the eighth installment in the main Star Wars saga, tenth overall in the entire film series, and the second in the Star Wars sequel trilogy following Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). The film, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed worldwide by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran.

Some scenes, which required shooting at Skellig Michael in Ireland, took place during pre-production in September 2015, while principal photography began at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom in February 2016. Episode VIII is scheduled for release on December 15, 2017.

Cast

Other cast members include Peter Mayhew and Joonas Suotamo, both returning to portray Chewbacca,[9][4][10] Mike Quinn as Nien Nunb,[11] Timothy M. Rose as Admiral Ackbar,[10] Billie Lourd as Lieutenant Connix,[12] and Simon Pegg as Unkar Plutt, all of whom are reprising their roles.[13] Jimmy Vee will appear as R2-D2.[14] Tom Hardy will make a cameo appearance as a stormtrooper.[15]

Production

In June 2014, director Rian Johnson was reported to be in talks to write and direct Episode VIII and to write a treatment for Episode IX, with Ram Bergman producing both films.[16][17] Johnson confirmed in August 2014 that he would direct Episode VIII.[18] In September, filmmaker Terry Gilliam asked Johnson about what it feels like to take over something that was made famous by another filmmaker, to which Johnson responded:

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I'm just starting into it, but so far, honestly, it's the most fun I've ever had writing. It's just joyous. But also for me personally, I grew up not just watching those movies but playing with those toys, so as a little kid, the first movies I was making in my head were set in this world. A big part of it is that direct connection, almost like an automatic jacking back into childhood in a weird way. But I don't know, ask me again in a few years and we'll be able to talk about that.[19]

In November 2014, Variety reported that Disney had hired Rick Heinrichs as production designer for Episode VIII.[20] In January 2015, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger stated that Episode VIII and Episode IX would be released in 2017 and 2019, respectively.[21] J. J. Abrams, who directed the previous Star Wars film, The Force Awakens (2015), will be executive producer with Jason McGatlin and Tom Karnowski.[22]

Casting

In September 2015, Disney shortlisted the female cast members to Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany, and Olivia Cooke.[23] Later that month, Benicio del Toro confirmed that he will play the villain in the film,[8] and Mark Hamill (who plays Luke Skywalker) was also confirmed.[3] In October 2015, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was rumoured to have been cast in the film.[24] In November, Jimmy Vee was cast as R2-D2, replacing Kenny Baker, who portrayed the character in Star Wars through Revenge of the Sith, and served as a consultant in The Force Awakens.[14] In November, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy announced at the London premiere for Star Wars: The Force Awakens that the entire cast would return for Episode VIII, along with "a handful of new cast members".[4] In February 2016, at the start of filming, it was confirmed that Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran had been cast in unspecified roles.[2]

Filming

Second-unit photography began during pre-production at Skellig Michael in Ireland on September 14, 2015, due to the difficulties of filming at that location during other seasons. It would have lasted four days,[25][26][27] but filming was canceled for the first day due to poor weather and rough conditions.[28] In November 2014, Ivan Dunleavy, chief executive of Pinewood Studios, confirmed that the film would be shot at Pinewood,[29] with filming also occurring in Mexico.[5] In September 2015, del Toro revealed that principal photography would begin in March 2016;[8] however, Kennedy later stated that filming would begin in January 2016.[4]

In January 2016, production of Episode VIII was delayed until February 2016, due to script rewrites.[30] Additionally, filming was potentially in danger of being delayed further due to an upcoming strike between the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television and the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union.[31] On February 10, 2016, Iger confirmed that principal photography had begun.[32]

Filming took place in Dubrovnik from March 9 to March 16, 2016.[33][34] On-location filming will also take place in Ireland and Las Vegas.[35][36]

Release

The film is set for release on December 15, 2017.[37] It was previously scheduled for May 26, 2017.[38][39]

Sequel

Episode IX, the final installment of the sequel trilogy, is scheduled for release on May 24, 2019,[40] and will be directed by Colin Trevorrow with Rian Johnson writing a story treatment for the film.[41]

References

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