“Sadly, Carrie will not be in [Episode] IX“, Kennedy told ABC News from the Star Wars Celebration, where the trailer for Episode VIII: The Last Jedi debuted.
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IGN reports Tran said she had to keep her involvement in the film secret from everyone she knew, including her parents.
Johnson teased at the possibility of Rose and Finn pairing. She’s been vindicated in her belief that The First Order represent the galaxy’s biggest threat, but now has to command a fresh army composed of pilots and soldiers who have no direct experience with fighting an imperial enemy. There are not very many people like her.
With Rose’s story, Johnson is trying to tell that anyone can step up and become a hero.
If Luke or Rey end up as Gray Jedi, using philosophies of both sides of the Force, it could really mean the end of the Jedi, as suggested by the movie title. Unfortunately, Carrie passed away [at a] time when we were well underway with Episode IX in our thoughts.
Johnson unleashed the much-anticipated trailer, which answered soem questions for fans while leaving many still unanswered.
Kylo Ren’s appearances are brief but still display the hatred and anger he feels, from a close-up shot of his cold eyes behind his red lightsaber to a shot of one of his broken helmets – presumably broken out of rage by Ren. Starting at 11 am ET on Thursday, April 13, you’ll be able to watch all of the big Star Wars panels, announcements, and behind-the-scenes footage from the comfort of your living room or at work!
The popular 40-year-old Star Wars franchise in recent times has been criticised for a lack of recognisably female characters. “She thinks that Todd Fisher was “confused” when he made his earlier statement about his sister being in the ninth film”, said Kathleen Kennedy in her statement.
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“The Last Jedi” presentation was hosted by self-professed “Star Wars” fan Josh Gad, who recently starred in Disney’s live-action “Beauty in the Beast” and played Olaf in “Frozen”.
