Last week,Entertainment Weeklydebuted a bunch of new photos from the hugely anticipatedRogue One: A Star Wars Story. Today, we have a number of these photos now released in High-Res, giving us an even better look at the new heroes and villains joining the Star Wars universe. These come just one week beforeRogue Onearrives atStar Wars Celebrationin Europe, where a lot of fun surprises are planned for this first of many Star Wars spinoffs.
The images show off the new heroes Jyn Erso, played byFelicity Jonesand her partner in this dangerous Rebel spy mission,Diego Luna’sCaptain Cassian Andor. We also get to seeDonnie Yenas Chirrut Imwe andJiang Wen’s Baze, who have been described as the R2-D2 and C-3PO of the movie. Also in these images isRiz Ahmed’s Bodhi Rook, the lead pilot of this Rebel squad. On the villain side, we are introduced toBen Mendelsohn’s Director Orson Krennic. We also get to see images of the Death Troopers and some gorgeous shots of the classic Stormtroopers against what can only be described as a South Pacific setting.
Forest Whitakeris also seen as his character Saw Gerrera. While many classic Star Wars characters have appeared in both animated seriesStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebels,Whitaker’s character marks the first time that a new animated character in this universe is being brought to live-action on the big screen. Saw Gerrera played a big part inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, and now we get to see what became of the Clone War vet.
Looking closely at one of theDeath Trooperphotos, you’ll notice the shiny black soldier holding what appears to be a Stormtrooper doll while standing on the beach. It is described as a “galactic version of a toy soldier.” While it might seem like a throwaway shot, this doll will actually play an important role in the story. Decades later Rey (Daisy Ridley) will fashion a similar doll, although it will be an X-Wing pilot. We also get to see a couple of behind-the-scenes shots, one from the Yavin-4 base, which we can see is quite diverse. And a direct tie back toA New Hope. Here’s whatKiri Harthad to say.
“People are coming to the Rebellion because something has happened that has galvanized or politicized them. The question just becomes: What are those triggers for different people in different places?”
It has already been confirmed thatGareth EdwardsandKathleen Kennedywill be atStar WarsCelebration this month, along with the cast, to present a specialRogue Onepanel. On that same day, July 15, ABC will debut a brand new 3-minute trailer for thisStar Warsadventure. Thenew traileris set to premiere during the documentarySecrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey, airing at 8 p.m. It’s possible that the trailer will arrive earlier that morning during the big Celebration Q&A. While we await all the fun and surprises that Star Wars Celebration and Comic-Con have in store over the next few weeks, take a look at these exciting high-res images.
