Episode ix premiered at star wars celebration day in chicago on friday, giving fans the first look at the highlyanticipated film and the new title. Episode ix will reportedly shoot scenes at cardington airship sheds, which was a location used for a new hope and rogue one. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 the rise of skywalker is the final film of the skywalker saga, featuring a climactic clash between the resistance and the first order, and the jedi and the sith. Episode ix title is the friends we made along the way. Episode ix is now available for your viewing pleasure, if youve yet to see the film, heres everything to know ahead of the action. We believe that jordan is the perfect location for filming. One set for the jordan shoot in particular is likely for a market of some kind.
Episode ix in jordan and some other potential bits about the film s production we spoke with someone, requesting anonymity, who shared this information with us telling us that not only is the report accurate, but that it is 100% for episode ix. Episode 9 expected to wrap filming by february 2019. Nov 09, 2018 last july, broke the news that star wars. Aug 01, 2018 the last installment in the skywalker saga, star wars. Episode ix with a tweet in honor of the dearly missed carrie fisher, who will appear in the film utilizing unseen footage shot. When disney acquired lucasfilm, the studio also announced a new trilogy that would kick off in 2015 with j. The force awakens in 2015 started filming episode ix on august 1, 2018, and marked the occasion by sharing a behindthescenes photo from the set in london. The story that started over 40 years ago with a new hope, then called star wars, will conclude with the upcoming star wars. Get a first look at comic book movies and the latest scifi movies and tv shows with exclusive clips, trailers, news and behindthescenes coverage. Pablo hidalgo takes things a step further on twitter than to say that he simply doesnt know what the title of star wars episode ix will be, he adds in the idea that the movie may not even have a. Episode ix director and actors say goodbye as film. The film is directed by jj abrams, with a script by abrams and chris terio.
Episode ix will feature the returns of mark hamill as luke skywalker fitting if it really is the end of the skywalker saga and the late carrie fisher as leia organa. Episode ix will begin filming at londons pinewood studios on august 1, 2018 and we have the first details on the film s cast. Episode ix the rise of skywalker will finally hit theaters on december 20, and heres everything we know about the scifi sequel so far, including official details on the story and. Are you ready for another year of wild, scurrilous star wars speculation. On the heels of the report we shared with you monday, we came upon more potential details about this rumored shooting location for star wars. Granted, its probably not going to work, because star wars fans are rabid and will try and catch filming happening. Episode ix in jordan and some other potential bits about the. New details on the filming of star wars episode ix in jordan have been revealed, indicating that lucasfilm filmed in a location that was previously used in the 1962 epic film lawrence of arabia. The area was apparently dressed to appear to be the swamp world we have heard is one of those three major environments from the last chapter of the sequel trilogy. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by rian johnson. 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. Classic horror film board tomorrows classics current films star wars episode ix. The film, produced by lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy, is a continuation of 2015s the force awakens, which abrams also directed and cowrote, and 2017s.
Star wars episode ix hit theaters on december 20th, 2019. A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years. Nov 11, 2016 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. We have a script, which is a big deal for me, abrams said on the late show with stephen colbert. Abrams returns to direct the final installment of the skywalker saga. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Episode ix is a bittersweet reminder for oscar isaac that the legendary actress is never far. It will be the third and final film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Theres no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. 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. The title, the rise of skywalker, was announced at april 2019s star wars celebration in chicago. Episode ix has just begun filming, and returning director j. Star wars episode ix has wrapped filming the star wars. New star wars movie filming in scotland next year screen. A poster on rstarwarsleaks recently traveled to jordan with a friend, with a shared interest to visit wadi rum with the help of a business associate. Map showing star wars shooting locations and film studios scenery left over from the. Bittersweet starting this next chapter without carrie, but thanks to an extraordinary cast and crew, we are ready to go, he wrote. Abrams brought back the franchise, he did so by filming in.
Oscar isaac looks genuinely upset to say goodbye to his costars and. Last year, the studio broke star wars promoform and dropped. If the other two chapters of the new trilogy episode vii and viii had disappointed you, then this will. It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on episode ix. Episode ix had originally been set to start filming in february and slated for a may 2019 release. Fans expect abrams to deliver an epic conclusion, all the while, make everyone under the sun as happy as anakin in a pod racer. Abrams will begin production on the sequel trilogy finale, bringing an end to the story he started with 2015s the force awakens. The once impenetrable star wars armor is starting to see cracks.
The film stars daisy ridley, adam driver, john boyega, oscar isaac, kelly marie tran, mark hamill, billy dee williams, keri russell, richard e. The rise of skywalker, is a 2019 film directed by j. Now star wars fans can start to get excited about learning something officially, anything, about star wars. Abrams brought back the franchise, he did so by filming in 35mm.
Abrams marked the beginning of principal photography on star wars. Abrams shows support for the last jedi, says hes grateful for rian johnson as star wars. Abrams returns to the star wars universe for the ninth instalment, following 2015s the force awakens. The report of the location is accurate, that they are filming in jordan and have been for some time and that it is 100% for episode ix. The surviving members of the resistance face the first order once again, and the legendary conflict between the jedi and the sith reaches its peak bringing the skywalker saga to its end.
Episode viii the last jedi 2017 action adventure fantasy. While driving through wadi rum, ym a jordan resident, happened upon a very star warsy looking scene. Oct 08, 2018 thanks to reddit member yenamagana ym, we may have just been given a glimpse of one of star wars. Abrams announced on friday that the final installment of the skywalker saga had finished filming in a tweet. As difficult as this is to believe, the end of the franchises sequel trilogy and skywalker saga in general is upon us. In what has become standard practice for both the studio and the filmmaker, details are being kept close to the.
Msw sources gave us a few interesting tidbits about the filming. In a recent tweet, c3p0 actor anthony daniels let fans know he. Star wars fan animates colin trevorrows original episode ix script. Abrams eventually posted to twitter, announcing that filming has officially wrapped. The rise of skywalker what we know so far about the. The film, produced by lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy. Pablo hidalgo takes things a step further on twitter than to say that he simply doesnt know what the title of star wars episode ix will be, he adds in.
Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten. Jul 03, 2018 of course, even knowing that star wars episode ix is returning to this location is no guarantee that the plot will return to yavin iv. A change in set dressing and a few careful camera angles and. The film never takes off, it looks like a long, immense, endless trailer, with a story with a very strong potential, but treated as one of the worst stories in preproduction phases. Straight from celebration, the culmination of 42 years of storytelling, watch the very first trailer for star wars. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019, een film van. A final trailer for star wars episode 9 was released on october 22. Episode ix wrapped production today, ahead of a 10month postproduction window in which the disney film will eventually get a title. 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. Behind the scenes, jordan could be significant for star wars.
Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Dec 15, 2017 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. Dec 31, 2017 a new star wars movie either episode ix or rian johnsons new trilogy is set to start filming scenes in scotland in june 2018. Episode ix has wrapped filming, marking the end of what disney has dubbed the skywalker saga. Before filming, episode ix was initially given the working title black diamond, which was then changed to trixie, most likely to insert the roman numeral ix within the working title. Abrams episode ix filming locations are already being eyed. Ahead of its december release, heres what we know about. Daisy ridley says the film sees rey driving her own thing and not doing what other people are telling. It is the third and final film in the star wars sequel trilogy. The director took to social media to mark the occasion with an emotional photo of cast members.
The may release date has now been given to guy ritchies live action aladdin instead. Episode ix is expected to wrap filming in february 2019. With carrie fisher, mark hamill, adam driver, daisy ridley. The last jedi, its time to get excited about for episode ix star wars. 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. Not even lucasfilm story writers know episode ixs title. Gary kurtz was also aware of proposed story elements for episode vii to episode ix before 1980. Episode ix is the end of a lifetime journey for all of us and what a journey it has been spanning over 40 years. Aug 01, 2018 as announced last week, production on star wars. Abrams actually has a script in hand ahead of shooting for once, and that the temporarily titled star wars. Abrams has the script for star wars 9 in hand, a rarity for the director, and he confirmed a filming start date late this july. Fan adapts star wars episode ix deleted script hypebeast.
A time magazine story in march 1978, quoting lucas, stated there would be ten star wars films after the empire strikes back. Abrams has already started dropping sneaky glimpses. Episode ix will begin filming at londons pinewood studios on august 1, 2018. In an emotional pair of tweets, director jj abrams and actor john boyega shared a photo. Feb 15, 2019 thats a wrap for principal photography on star wars. Episode ix has finished filming, so what will happen to rey, finn, poe and kylo ren. A new star wars movie either episode ix or rian johnsons new trilogy is set to start filming scenes in scotland in june 2018. Episode ix will reportedly wrap principal photography in february, omega underground reports.
Aug 28, 2018 passing the carrie fisher building at pinewood studios outside london while filming star wars. There have been social media posts which also lead to clues about who is filming in jordan and as of now it looks like the location could be really huge for all the main players in the final episode of the skywalker saga. New star wars movie filming in scotland next year screen rant. All of the concept art and plans for niima outpost was for that set to be constructed in jordan, including reys atat homestead. Episode ix is officially done with principal photography. Due for release in may 2019, the finale of the trilogy wil. Episode ix cast announced returning and new cast members will join together for the final installment of the skywalker saga. The final film in the new star wars trilogy is set to hit theaters this year. Abrams, who launched a new era of star wars storytelling with star wars. Episode ix the rise of skywalker, marketed as star wars. Lucas suggested hamill could have a cameo role in episode ix, which he imagined filming by 2011. Episode ix script is complete, filming to begin in. Abrams has confirmed a script for the film is complete. The rise of skywalker, is an upcoming 2019 film directed by j.
Grant, naomi ackie, lupita nyongo, domhnall gleeson, joonas suotamo, and carrie fisher. More filming went down at black park this week for star wars. Johns post below confirms that filming has wrapped, and shows what great friends the three core character actors have become over the years. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 cinemagazine. Filming could additionally take place in italy, ireland, and california. For 25 years, the chfb has been the essential site for classic horror news, research and enthusiasm. Episode ix the rise of skywalker broll the surviving resistance faces the first order once more in the final chapter of the skywalker saga. Episode ix wont begin filming until january 2018 following extensive rewrites after the tragic passing of carrie fisher. The force awakens was going to film all of jakku using jordan. Episode ix looks to be wrapping in the near future. Episode ix at pinewood studios in the uk, and now a batch of set images has leaked online featuring a first look at oscar isaac, john boyega, chewbacca, naomi ackie and more. Episode ix, is now in production with director and writer j. More details on the reported filming in jordan and other potential filming locations by john hoey october 10, 2018 on the heels of the report we shared with you monday, we came upon more potential details about this rumored shooting location for star wars. Since then a set in jordan has been discovered by a reddit user.