WATCH: Cast and Crew Talk ‘Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker’ at Star Wars Celebration (VIDEO)
Star Wars Celebration in Chicago is now history, and one of the most talked-about moments was the Episode IX panel, which featured the premiere of the trailer for The Rise of Skywalker and appearances by most of the cast members. Director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy were on hand as well.
Tens of thousands of fans turned out for the four-day event, and as you can see in this video, the show floor was bustling.
Here are highlights from the Episode IX panel.
After the panel, members of the cast and crew stopped for some interviews, to discuss the event and the upcoming film. Highlights from those interviews are included here. Enjoy!
Daisy Ridley discusses her character, Rey.
John Boyega talks Finn.
Here’s Anthony Daniels (C-3PO).
That old smoothie Billy Dee Williams talks about the return of Lando Calrissian.
Director JJ Abrams discusses his approach to the final Skywalker film.
The new Chewbacca, Joonas Suotamo, talked about the response to the trailer.
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy also stopped to talk.
The lovely Rose Tico, aka Kelly Marie Tran, talked about her character’s return.
Naomi Ackie, who plays a new character named Jannah, talked about joining the saga.
Oscar Isaac, who plays hot shot pilot Poe Dameron, talked about reaching the end of the trilogy.
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker opens December 20.
