Was it really necessary for everyone to unload every Star Wars ‘scoop’ they have today? We were bored out of our skulls most of the week, and then it all comes through at once. Can’t we have some pity? It’s Friday! In any case, since we’re already touched on the villains and Han Solo’s clothes, here’s what else came up:
→ Making Star Wars has some description of what Daisy Ridley’s character will be wearing. I’m happy to see this because a) unlike Han, we haven’t the faintest clue and b) to remind us that some women do actually exist in this movie. More lady character-centric rumors that don’t involve fancasting Lupita Nyong’o as various aliens, please.
→ Latino Review’s Dave Gonzales has finished A New Dawn and speculates about how it (and Rebels as a whole) and the new rumors seem to fit into the new tapestry of Star Wars. Possible spoilers for some of the book, naturally.
→ Jedi News claims there will be a Mon Calamari/Mon Cal character ala Admiral Ackbar, “not just in a background role.” And, you guessed it, Making Star Wars has more context, including what the connection may be to Skellig Michael shoot. You know exactly who’ll get pinpointed in this role, don’t you?
→ Episode VIII director Rian Johnson talks about visiting the Episode VII set.
→ Not a rumor, but: John Boyega met Samuel L. Jackson the other day and it was adorable.
Has there been an official press release about Rian Johnson directing? I remember all of the rumors broke on a Friday I think, and there was nothing official going into that weekend…and then I didn’t hear anything about it again. Did I miss the official announcement?
Not from Lucasfilm, though his own rep has. It doesn’t seem like they’ve asked him to play it down, though.
Pretty weird all-around.
I find John Boyega and Daisey Ridley to be adorable. They’re so enthusiastic and grateful. I REALLY hope they get them to a Celebration. It would be nice to hear from them in person.