We’ll have to wait until tomorrow for the live-action movies panel, which could provide some new info on various films in the Star Wars series.
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As a self-proclaimed superfan, Spaced and The World’s End star Simon Pegg has been vocal in the past about his desire to one day be involved in a Star Wars project. Yes, the director didn’t delve into the specifics of Pegg’s alien in question, but it’s heartening to hear that his contribution to the much-anticipated sequel wasn’t limited to a passing – if unrecognizable – cameo.
“He was a sounding board”. And he wasn’t so close to it that he became immune to things. Abrams regarding the rabid Star Wars fandom and his acknowledgement of it throughout the filming process, as well as comments on sound designer Ben Burtt, and Andy Serkis’ performance as Supreme Leader Snoke. From what Abrams says here, all of that, as well as his background in storytelling, came in handy, or was at least a useful resource to have at their disposal. Covergirl has announced a partnership with the Star Wars promotion machine for a line of The Force Awakens-inspired beauty products, from C-3PO gold to stormtrooper silver lipstick.
“I’m sure that there are people who are probably far more capable, who don’t doubt themselves or where they find themselves, but I found that we were constantly questioning and asking and then when something was undeniable, you just go with it, and are grateful for it.”
That means we get a good look at Peckham-born John Boyega, who studied performing arts at South Thames College in Wandsworth, in one of the lead roles.
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For those of you looking for more footage of The Force Awakens, you’re going to be a bit disappointed this weekend. From what weve seen, it looks pretty big, not to mention hot as hellhe was sweating buckets in the desert.
