Announcement Video For Star Wars Episode VIII Released

Lucasfilm has released an announcement video for the next instalment in the epic Star Wars franchise. The video marks the start of principle photography for Star Wars Episode VIII. The movie is being written and directed by Rian Johnson.

The footage shows the same Skellig Michael Island where The Force Awakens ended. It starts with a close up of Luke Skywalker and shows Rey pulling out Luke’s lightsaber. Rian Johnson also welcomes everyone to Episode VIII in the clip.

The movie will follow the events of episode VII. It will bring back Daisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Carrie Fisher as Leia Skywalker and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman will produce the project with J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski serving as executive producers. The movie is planned for a release on December 15 next year.

Source: whatculture.com