Psst, it’s December. Know what that means? In just two weeks,Rian Johnson’sStar Wars: The Last Jediwill arrive in U.S. theaters and fans will get to see the latest installment of theStar WarsSkywalker Saga at long last. But a lot of hard work went into making this film, from the creative team behind the scenes to the hundreds and thousands of people in the crew that bring epic movies like this together. And let’s not forget the cast themselves who learned such specific skills as lightsaber training and First Order combat for the film.
A new behind-the-scenes training featurette shows just how hard they had to work. It includes a look atDaisy Ridley’s Rey and her evolution from a staff-wielding warrior to a lightsaber expert,John BoyegaandGwendoline Christie’s prep for a clash between Finn and Captain Phasma, newcomerKelly Marie Tran’s own fight training for her new adventure, andAdam Driver’s return as the menacing Kylo Ren. There’s some impressive stuff on display here considering the pedigree of fight scenes that have come before it. It’s worth a watch.
So check it out below already!
The cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi prepare for their very physical roles in the Skywalker saga’s latest chapter.
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