DirectorRian Johnsonand LucasFilm presidentKathleen Kennedytook over theStar WarsCelebration stage this morning for the long-awaitedStar Wars: The Last Jedipanel, after the filmmaker surprised fans waiting in line overnight. SinceThe Last Jeditrailer didn’t debut during yesterday’s 40th Anniversary panel, most expected the trailer to debut here, which turned out to be true. But fans were also given another surprise. The director unveiled the first teaser poster, which is quite a sight to behold. And teases what may end up being an epic showdown.
Rian JohnsonandKathleen Kennedywere the only confirmed panelists for today’s event, but, of course, there were a bunch of surprise guests, includingMark Hamill(Luke Skywalker),John Boyega(Finn),Daisy Ridley(Rey) and franchise newcomerKelly Marie Tran, who confirmed months of rumors by revealing she is playing a character named Rose, who is a maintenance worker with the Resistance who goes on an adventure with Finn. Towards the end of the panel,Rian Johnsonunveiled this epic poster, which debuted shortly thereafter on the franchise’sTwitter, which offers more than a few clues for fans who want to know what the title means.
The poster showsDaisy Ridley’s Rey wielding a lightsaber, which, along with some of the footage from the trailer, seemingly confirms rumors that Rey will start her Jedi training with Luke Skywalker in this movie. What’s interesting is that, her lightsaber beam reaches upwards and serves as a division between Luke Skywalker himself, and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). Unfortunately, the studio still hasn’t provided an official plot rundown, but it seems clear from this poster that there may be an epic showdown between Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren, although we still don’t know who in fact will become The Last Jedi.
The trailer which also debuted at Celebration featured our first glimpse atLuke Skywalker, albeit from afar, ending on quite the cryptic note, with the Jedi master stating that, “it’s time for the Jedi to end.” Naturally, this statement creates more questions than answers, intensifying fans' quest for the truth behind the title. Fittingly enough,The Last Jedipanel was hosted by actorJosh Gad, who, as we saw a few months ago, posted a number of hilarious videos where he pesteredDaisy RidleyforStar Wars: The Last Jedispoilers, while both actors were shooting the remake ofMurder on the Orient Express.
Last month, weeks before this trailer debut, there had been rumors thatMark Hamill’s first words as Luke Skywalker were, “Who are you?,” with most fans surmising that Luke was talking to Rey. Other reports claimed that Luke might not even be talking to Rey while uttering these words, and we don’t see the actor saying these words in the trailer. It remains unclear if there will be any other details aboutStar Wars: The Last Jediunveiled asStar WarsCelebration continues, but while we wait for more, take a look at the new poster below.
