Star wars episode 8s script is finished, jj abrams confirms i need that movie to be really good. New star wars movie to be filmed in uk this article is more than 5 years old standalone project separate from continuation of classic films will begin filming at. During his discussion with pablo hidalgo of the lucasfilm story group, johnson confirmed that episode viii will begin in a way no other star wars film has. If accurate, an april 2017 filming start for star wars. Script needs to be written first, which will probably be done throughout 2015 and into the next year. Episode viii now filming cameras roll and the cast is confirmed for the next chapter of the star wars saga rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars. Episode viii has entered week two of filming, and we finally have our first set photos.
If episode ix does begin filming in april, the movie will absolutely be on track for a 2019 release. You wanted more theory and fanfic style videos, so here you are. Matt miller culture editor matt is the culture editor at esquire where he. He also confirmed that the script by him and chris terrio is complete. Episode viii is only a day old, weve already seen our first footage. The production began work on the 007 stage at pinewood studios on november 15, 2015. Kennedy later said filming would begin in january 2016. Episode viii will begin filming on the island skellig michael off the southern coast of ireland later this month. When last we left the episode viii rumor mill, the plans stolen by rebel spies included casting rumors, a return to luke skywalkers hideaway, and aerial drone production guards. In september 2015, del toro revealed that principal photography would begin in march 2016. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. Star wars episode 8 the last jedi luke skywalker vs snoke. Abrams brought back the franchise, he did so by filming in.
Rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars. Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten, and directed by j. The last jedi has only just premiered in theatersbut those star wars lovers eager to know what comes next have a little wait in store before the. Well, even if youre not, youre gonna get it anyway. Star wars 9 will reportedly begin filming april 2017. Episode viii, directed by rian johnson, hits theaters may 26, 2017. Star wars 9 starts filming in june 2018 screen rant. Chief among them is her ongoing role in the star wars franchise.
Subscribe to when star wars episode 8 will finish filming, according to mark hamill updates close. Its still years away from now, but star wars episode ix is looking to put an end to the new star wars trilogy with style. Today we discuss star wars episode 8 the last jedi when it comes to a possible lightsaber duel in between luke skywalker and supreme leader snoke. Finn needed a pilot to escape the first order in episode vii, how did he learn to fly in this film. Daisy ridley says the film sees rey driving her own thing and not doing what other. Episode 8, legendary composer john williams is set to begin scoring the force awakens followup in a matter of weeks. Episode ix this summer, ahead of the films 2019 release date. The opening crawl text of every star wars crawl inc the.
Episode viii begins filming as new cast members join the galaxy. While everyone was paying close attention to star wars. However, if the past is any indication, episode 7 was released on dec. The yellow text has become an iconic font, copied by many others since the first release. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Episode ix to december and as a result has bumped the start of production back to june 2018. Star wars episode 8 to start production later this month. The opening crawl words of every star wars movie the star wars opening crawl is one of the first truly great things about the star wars films.
I heard january 2016 but not an exact date and technically we know that mark hamill and daisy ridley already filmed some scenes with rian johnson directing on skellig michael, remember the photos of mark pouring drinks in a skellig micheal pub. Episode viii, which began principal photography at pinewood studios in london on february 15, 2016. With the rumour mill working overtime, we sort the wheat from the chaff about episode. Heres when star wars episode 8 filming ends collider. Episode viii will begin filming tamara hardinghamgill monday 21 dec 2015 3. Ahead of its december release, heres what we know about. It is the third installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015 and the last jedi 2017, and the final episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. The rise of skywalker what we know so far about the. This is a type of what if i wrote 9 but a little different. How episode 9 could be the best star wars movie star. Granted, its probably not going to work, because star wars fans are rabid and will try and catch filming happening. In an interview with leonard maltin prefacing the last vhs release of the star wars trilogy, george lucas said that when he was drafting ideas for star wars, he conceived it as revolving around the fall and redemption of darth vader. Carrie fishers death tuesday at the age of 60 has left her involvement in a number of film and television projects unresolved.
When star wars episode 8 will finish filming, according to. The filmmaker said he would be moving to the uk capital at the end of this year to begin production on star wars. Episode viii that will start filming at the end of september. The movie is to start shooting on an irish location already filmed for the upcoming episode 7.
Star wars 8 has officially started filming screen rant. Multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars films to provide the setting for alien planets in the star wars universe most locations were used to shoot principal photography with actors. There are many star fighters in star wars, both canon and legends. New star wars movie to be filmed in uk film the guardian. The rise of skywalker and all questions will be answered. The force awakens could be described as a han solo story given the events of the anticipated sequel, then all signs point to rian johnsons star wars. Daisy ridley, john boyega and carrie fisher tease filming starts soon on star wars 8, which is set for release in late 2017. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Production on star wars episode 8 is in the home stretch, and star mark. Episode ix has just begun filming, and returning director j. Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will begin in 2016.
Star wars 9 may begin filming next spring screen rant. Episode 8 has yet to even reveal its title, but it appears that episode 9 may begin filming within the first quarter of 2017. Recent reports indicate that star wars episode 9 filming is likely to begin in april 2017 and will be released on may 23, 2019. Star wars episode 8 begins filming this month collider. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes iiii. Rey and kylo begin communicating through the force, which puzzles them both. Rise of skywalker begins, actor john boyega confirmed at star wars celebration.
Episode 9 filming date has been set for july of this year according to director j. It is also the secondhighestgrossing star wars film and turned a net profit of over. For the first time, this movie is going to start where the last one left. Star wars episode 8s script is finished, jj abrams confirms. Episode 9 gives the film the longest production cycle of any modern star wars movie. As director rian johnson first announced, production wrapped on star wars. Map showing star wars shooting locations and film studios scenery left over from the filming of tatooine scenes in onk jmel, tunisia multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars films to provide the setting for alien planets in the star wars universe. The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and luke. Carrie fisher finished shooting star wars 8 before her. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Lets go over star wars episode 9 when it comes to some star wars news involving the production of the movie before they begin filming.
This fall shoot wasnt the beginning of filming in earnest, but was. The last jedi, seeking out every tidbit of information and questioning when the next trailer would drop, lucasfilm shook up the galaxy far, far away by announcing colin trevorrow would no longer direct star. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by rian johnson. The force awakens is now the topgrossing star wars film ever. Defected stormtrooper finn and the scavenger rey are caught up in the. The announcement follows johnsons appearance at star wars celebration europe 2016 in london, where he pulled back the curtain just a little on the film. Additionally, it would roughly line up with the production time of a major 2019 blockbuster, wonder woman 2, which reportedly starts this june and has a november 2019 release. Star wars celebrates the beginning of filming episode 8 with a video. Episode viii was delayed seven months, many will be excited to hear that filming on the next.
Star wars 9 sets potential july filming start date. Yes, thats a sentence well have to now get used to writing after months of covering the force awakens release. Are you ready for another year of wild, scurrilous star wars speculation. The last jedi, its time to get excited about for episode ix star wars. Episode vii, the latest film in the star wars franchise, will start shooting at pinewood studios near london in may, lucasfilm and disney confirm. Only a few weeks later, weve collated a fresh stack of speculation, confirmation, and hopes and dreams for this next great piece of the star wars saga. The knights were seen filming in the sunny desert, furthering that. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Disney and lucasfilm are reportedly set begin production on star wars.