The final trailer is out. Tickets are on sale. Character posters have been unveiled. You guys,Star Wars: The Force Awakensis almost here. The release of the most anticipated film of the year is now nearly one month away, and excitement continues to build towards the culmination of a tiny announcement, three years ago, that Disney was buying Lucasfilm and making a series of newStar Warsmovies. WithThe Force Awakens, director/co-writerJ.J. Abramsand producerKathleen Kennedywill kick off a new franchise that already has wheels spinning onsequelsandspinoffs, with plans to release a newStar Warsfilm every year for…ever? Indeed,The Force Awakensmarks a beginning without an ending—there’s no telling how long this will go, but Abrams' film will be the foundation for everything to come.
With the release impending, Abrams is beginning to do more interviews and talk a bit more retrospectively about craftingThe Force Awakens. As part of a fantastic profile in Wired, a series of new behind-the-scenes images have been unveiled that offer fans a few new looks at the making of this massive film. It’s neat to see Abrams casually conversing with a Stormtrooper, or directing starDaisy Ridleyin front of the Millennium Falcon. This is allnormalwhen you’re making aStar Warsmovie.
So peruse the new images below, viaWired, which also featureJohn Boyegaand a very weathered-looking R2-D2.Star Wars: The Force Awakensopens in theaters on December 17th.
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