Following the big news this week that Star Wars: Episode VIII has the mysterious title The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson has now teased the movie further.
Johnson posted the image below on Instagram today, showing off someone in an editing bay with the movie's newly announced title clearly visible. Even R2-D2 is there. "Felt so good to drop this into the cut this morning," Johnson said, presumably referencing the movie's title.
Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill responded to Episode VIII finally getting a name, saying he likes the minimalist nature of the title. He's also glad he doesn't have to keep it a secret any more. Interestingly, he also said he likes how the title has a "samurai" feel to it.
Following a delay, The Last Jedi arrives in theaters on December 15, 2017. It also stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Laura Dern, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. Carrie Fisher filmed her Leia scenes for the movie before she passed away in December.
For more on The Last Jedi, check out GameSpot's new video feature, "What Could Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Title Mean?"
In other Star Wars movie news, Rogue One recently passed $1 billion at the global box office.
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Johnson posted the image below on Instagram today, showing off someone in an editing bay with the movie's newly announced title clearly visible. Even R2-D2 is there. "Felt so good to drop this into the cut this morning," Johnson said, presumably referencing the movie's title.
Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill responded to Episode VIII finally getting a name, saying he likes the minimalist nature of the title. He's also glad he doesn't have to keep it a secret any more. Interestingly, he also said he likes how the title has a "samurai" feel to it.
Following a delay, The Last Jedi arrives in theaters on December 15, 2017. It also stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Laura Dern, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. Carrie Fisher filmed her Leia scenes for the movie before she passed away in December.
For more on The Last Jedi, check out GameSpot's new video feature, "What Could Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Title Mean?"
In other Star Wars movie news, Rogue One recently passed $1 billion at the global box office.
More...