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=== Casting ===
=== Casting ===
In September 2015, Disney shortlisted the female cast members to three actresses, including [[Gina Rodriguez (actress)|Gina Rodriguez]], [[Tatiana Maslany]], and [[Olivia Cooke]].<ref name=Sep2015TW>{{cite web|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title='Star Wars: Episode VIII' Shortlist Includes Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany, Olivia Cooke (Exclusive)|url=http://www.thewrap.com/star-wars-episode-viii-shortlist-includes-gina-rodriguez-tatiana-maslany-olivia-cooke-exclusive/|accessdate=September 2, 2015|publisher=The Wrap|date=September 1, 2015}}</ref> Later that month, Benicio del Toro confirmed that he would be playing the villain role in the film, while it was not confirmed by the studio yet.<ref name="DelToro">{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=45324|title=Benicio Del Toro Confirms Casting In Star Wars: Episode VIII|last=White|first=James|work=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|date=September 7, 2015|accessdate=September 9, 2015}}</ref> Also in September, [[Mark Hamill]] was confirmed to be appearing in the film.<ref name="Hamill">{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/bad-weather-halts-star-wars-filming-on-skellig-michael-353827.html|title=Bad weather halts Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael|last=O'Sullivan|first=Majella|work=[[The Irish Examiner]]|date=September 15, 2015|accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> In October 2015, [[Gugu Mbatha-Raw]] was cast in the film.<ref name="MbathaRaw">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/star-wars-8-gugu-mbatha-raw-cast/|title=Exclusive: 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Casts Gugu Mbatha-Raw|last=Goldberg|first=Matt|publisher=[[Collider.com]]|date=October 7, 2015|accessdate=October 9, 2015}}</ref> In December, [[Gwendoline Christie]] and [[John Boyega]] were confirmed to reprise their roles as Captain Phasma and Finn.<ref name="Christie"/><ref name="Finn" /> Also in the month, [[Kathleen Kennedy (producer)|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".<ref name="TFACastReturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/star-wars-producer-kathleen-kennedy-confirms-that-entire-cast-will-return-for-eighth-film-a3139911.html|title=Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy confirms that entire cast will return for eighth film |last=Ruby|first=Jennifer|work=[[London Evening Standard]]|date=December 17, 2015|accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref> However, [[Jimmy Vee]] was cast as [[R2-D2]], replacing [[Kenny Baker (English actor)|Kenny Baker]], who portrayed the character in ''Star Wars'' through ''Revenge of the Sith'', and served as a consultant in ''The Force Awakens''.<ref name="VeeR2D2">{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/16/doctor-who-actor-jimmy-vee-is-the-new-r2-d2-in-star-wars-episode-8-5505452/|title=Doctor Who actor Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode 8|last=McEwan|first=Cameron|work=Metro.co.uk|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=December 29, 2015}}</ref> In February 2016, with the start of filming, it was confirmed that del Toro was cast, while also revealed that [[Laura Dern]] and Kelly Marie Tran had been cast in unspecified roles.<ref name="FilmingBeginsRelease">{{cite web|url=http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-viii-now-filming|title=STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII NOW FILMING|work=StarWars.com|date=February 15, 2016|accessdate=February 15, 2016}}</ref>
In September 2015, Disney shortlisted the female cast members to three actresses, including [[Gina Rodriguez (actress)|Gina Rodriguez]], [[Tatiana Maslany]], and [[Olivia Cooke]].<ref name=Sep2015TW>{{cite web|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title='Star Wars: Episode VIII' Shortlist Includes Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany, Olivia Cooke (Exclusive)|url=http://www.thewrap.com/star-wars-episode-viii-shortlist-includes-gina-rodriguez-tatiana-maslany-olivia-cooke-exclusive/|accessdate=September 2, 2015|publisher=The Wrap|date=September 1, 2015}}</ref> Later that month, Benicio del Toro confirmed that he would be playing the villain role in the film, while it was not confirmed by the studio yet.<ref name="DelToro">{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=45324|title=Benicio Del Toro Confirms Casting In Star Wars: Episode VIII|last=White|first=James|work=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|date=September 7, 2015|accessdate=September 9, 2015}}</ref> Also in September, [[Mark Hamill]] was confirmed to be appearing in the film.<ref name="Hamill">{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/bad-weather-halts-star-wars-filming-on-skellig-michael-353827.html|title=Bad weather halts Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael|last=O'Sullivan|first=Majella|work=[[The Irish Examiner]]|date=September 15, 2015|accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> In October 2015, [[Gugu Mbatha-Raw]] was cast in the film.<ref name="MbathaRaw">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/star-wars-8-gugu-mbatha-raw-cast/|title=Exclusive: 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Casts Gugu Mbatha-Raw|last=Goldberg|first=Matt|publisher=[[Collider.com]]|date=October 7, 2015|accessdate=October 9, 2015}}</ref> In December, [[Gwendoline Christie]] and [[John Boyega]] were confirmed to reprise their roles as Captain Phasma and Finn.<ref name="Christie"/><ref name="Finn" /> Also in the month, [[Kathleen Kennedy (producer)|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";<ref name="TFACastReturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/star-wars-producer-kathleen-kennedy-confirms-that-entire-cast-will-return-for-eighth-film-a3139911.html|title=Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy confirms that entire cast will return for eighth film |last=Ruby|first=Jennifer|work=[[London Evening Standard]]|date=December 17, 2015|accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref> however, [[Harrison Ford]] will not return due to his character [[Han Solo]]'s death in ''The Force Awakens'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorksideoftheforce.com/2016/02/17/rest-in-peace-han-solo-harrison-ford-will-not-be-returning-in-star-wars-episode-viii/|title=Rest in Peace, Han Solo: Harrison Ford Will Not Be Returning in Star Wars: Episode VIII|last=Harris|first=David|work=Dork Side of the Force|date=February 17, 2016|accessdate=February 18, 2016}}</ref> and [[Jimmy Vee]] was cast as [[R2-D2]], replacing [[Kenny Baker (English actor)|Kenny Baker]], who portrayed the character in ''Star Wars'' through ''Revenge of the Sith'', and served as a consultant in ''The Force Awakens''.<ref name="VeeR2D2">{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/16/doctor-who-actor-jimmy-vee-is-the-new-r2-d2-in-star-wars-episode-8-5505452/|title=Doctor Who actor Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode 8|last=McEwan|first=Cameron|work=Metro.co.uk|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=December 29, 2015}}</ref> In February 2016, with the start of filming, it was confirmed that del Toro was cast, while also revealed that [[Laura Dern]] and Kelly Marie Tran had been cast in unspecified roles.<ref name="FilmingBeginsRelease">{{cite web|url=http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-viii-now-filming|title=STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII NOW FILMING|work=StarWars.com|date=February 15, 2016|accessdate=February 15, 2016}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===

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Star Wars Episode VIII
File:Star wars episode viii.jpeg
Official logo
Directed byRian Johnson
Written byRian Johnson
Starring
CinematographySteve Yedlin[1]
Edited byBob Ducsay[1]
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • December 15, 2017 (2017-12-15) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 film series, ninth overall in the entire saga, 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.

Second-unit photography began during pre-production in September 2015 at Skellig Michael in Ireland, with principal photography beginning at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom in February 2016. Episode VIII is scheduled for release on December 15, 2017.

Cast

Peter Mayhew will return as Chewbacca,[3][8] while Mike Quinn returns as Nien Nunb,[9] and Timothy M. Rose returns as Admiral Ackbar.[8] Jimmy Vee will appear as R2-D2.[10]

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 adding to produce both films.[11][12] Johnson personally confirmed in August 2014 that he would direct Episode VIII.[13] 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,

"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."[14]

In November 2014, Variety reported that Disney had hired Rick Heinrichs as production designer for Episode VIII.[15] In January 2015, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger stated that Episode VIII and Episode IX would be released in 2017 and 2019, respectively.[16] J. J. Abrams will return to the franchise in an executive producing capacity, along with Jason McGatlin and Tom Karnowski.[17]

Casting

In September 2015, Disney shortlisted the female cast members to three actresses, including Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany, and Olivia Cooke.[18] Later that month, Benicio del Toro confirmed that he would be playing the villain role in the film, while it was not confirmed by the studio yet.[7] Also in September, Mark Hamill was confirmed to be appearing in the film.[2] In October 2015, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was cast in the film.[19] In December, Gwendoline Christie and John Boyega were confirmed to reprise their roles as Captain Phasma and Finn.[6][4] Also in the month, 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";[3] however, Harrison Ford will not return due to his character Han Solo's death in The Force Awakens,[20] and 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.[10] In February 2016, with the start of filming, it was confirmed that del Toro was cast, while also revealed that Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran had been cast in unspecified roles.[1]

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,[21][22][23] but filming was canceled for the first day due to poor weather and rough conditions.[24] In November 2014, Ivan Dunleavy, chief executive of Pinewood Studios, confirmed that the film would be shot at Pinewood,[25] with filming also occurring in Mexico.[4] In September 2015, del Toro revealed that principal photography would begin in March 2016;[7] however, Kennedy later stated that filming would begin in January 2016.[3]

In January 2016, production of Episode VIII was delayed until February 2016, due to script rewrites.[26] 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.[27] On February 10, 2016, Iger confirmed that principal photography had begun.[28]

Release

The film is set for release on December 15, 2017.[29] It was previously scheduled to be released on May 26, 2017.[30][31]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII NOW FILMING". StarWars.com. February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  2. ^ a b O'Sullivan, Majella (September 15, 2015). "Bad weather halts Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael". The Irish Examiner. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Ruby, Jennifer (December 17, 2015). "Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy confirms that entire cast will return for eighth film". London Evening Standard. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Siegel, Lucas (December 14, 2015). "Two More Actors Confirmed to Return for Star Wars Episode VIII". ComicBook.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  5. ^ "Oscar Isaac Talks 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and Going After X-Men's Apocalypse (EXCLUSIVE)". Moviefone. March 19, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Chitwood, Adam; Cabin, Chris (December 4, 2015). "This 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Character Will Be Back For 'Episode VIII'". Collider. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c White, James (September 7, 2015). "Benicio Del Toro Confirms Casting In Star Wars: Episode VIII". Empire. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Valverde, Michael (February 6, 2016). "Nien Nunb Will Return For Star Wars: Episode VIII". Dork Side of the Force. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  9. ^ Libbey, Dirk (February 5, 2016). "This Classic Star Wars Character Will Be Returning For Episode VIII". Cinema Blend. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  10. ^ a b McEwan, Cameron (November 16, 2015). "Doctor Who actor Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode 8". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  11. ^ Fleming, Jr., Mike (June 20, 2014). "'Star Wars' Bombshell! Rian Johnson To Write, Direct Next Two Films". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  12. ^ Shaw, Lucas (June 20, 2014). "Rian Johnson to Write and Direct 'Star Wars' 8 — But Not 9". The Wrap. The Wrap. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  13. ^ McMillan, Graeme (August 18, 2014). "Rian Johnson Says Next 'Star Wars' Will Have Less CGI, More Practical Effects". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  14. ^ "Rian Johnson Talks about Taking on Star Wars Episode VIII". Coming Soon. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  15. ^ Caranicas, Peter (November 25, 2014). "Below the Line Bookings". Variety. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  16. ^ Lussier, Germain (January 29, 2015). "Disney CEO Confirms Release Years for 'Star Wars Episode VIII' and 'IX', Teases More Trilogies". /Film. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  17. ^ "STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII TO OPEN DECEMBER 15, 2017". StarWars.com. February 11, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  18. ^ Sneider, Jeff (September 1, 2015). "'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Shortlist Includes Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany, Olivia Cooke (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  19. ^ Goldberg, Matt (October 7, 2015). "Exclusive: 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Casts Gugu Mbatha-Raw". Collider.com. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  20. ^ Harris, David (February 17, 2016). "Rest in Peace, Han Solo: Harrison Ford Will Not Be Returning in Star Wars: Episode VIII". Dork Side of the Force. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  21. ^ Breznican, Anthony (September 9, 2015). "Updated: Star Wars: Episode VIII will shoot in Ireland this month". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  22. ^ Clifford, Graham (September 6, 2015). "Skellig Michael: Is 6th-century rock star selling out to a galaxy far, far away?". Irish Independent. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  23. ^ "Marine Notice No. 44 of 2015 - Filming Activity at Sceilig Mhichíl, Co. Kerry" (PDF). Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  24. ^ Lucey, Anne; Pollak, Sorcha; Ruxton, Dean (September 14, 2015). "Skellig Michael 'Star Wars' filming cancelled amid high winds". Irish Times. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  25. ^ alirjaafar (November 10, 2014). "'Star Wars' Returning To Pinewood For 'Episode VIII'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  26. ^ Gallagher, Brian (January 18, 2016). "'Star Wars 8' Rewrites to Include More 'Force Awakens' Characters?". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  27. ^ Clark, Nick (January 28, 2016). "Star Wars: Episode VIII among films facing delays as lighting technicans threaten revolt". The Independent. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  28. ^ Breznican, Anthony (February 10, 2016). "Star Wars: Episode VIII has started filming". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  29. ^ McClintock, Pamela (January 20, 2016). "'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Gets New Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  30. ^ Truitt, Brian (March 12, 2015). "'Star Wars: Episode VIII' coming in May 2017". USA Today. Retrieved March 14, 2015. Also, writer/director Rian Johnson's Star Wars: Episode VIII — to follow J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens, out December 18 — is now scheduled to arrive on the big screen May 26, 2017.
  31. ^ Mendelson, Scott (March 12, 2015). "First 'Star Wars' Stand-Alone, 'Rogue One,' Will Have Female Lead In Felicity Jones". Forbes. Retrieved March 14, 2015. Star Wars: Episode VIII will indeed be directed by Rian Johnson (Looper) and will be released on May 26, 2017, or around the 40th anniversary of the original Star Wars.
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