D23 Expo Recap: A Look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

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On Saturday, Aug 25, thousands of fans that attended this year’s D23 Expo got an advance viewing of this special look at STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Check out the video below.

The movie directed by J.J. Abrams, joined Lucasfilm once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away. The riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy and director/writer/producer J.J. Abrams introduced the nine stars from the film, many of whom marked this as their first D23 Expo appearance: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran and Billy Dee Williams, plus special appearances from R2-D2, BB-8 and the new droid D-O. Also, a brand-new poster was revealed.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, and Billy Dee Williams.

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER releases in U.S. theaters on December 20.


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