New Alien Creature Spotted on the Episode VIII Set, Plus Chewbacca Visits Kids in Kerry.
Filming at the constructed beehive huts at Ceann Sibeal has ended, but there was still some activity in the surrounding areas for some additional shoots. Read on for some interesting details on a new alien creature spotted on the set, Chewbacca visiting some kids in Ballyferriter and more photos from Ireland.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS!
First we start with a very curious photo captured by JCF and Cantina member nightangel. The photo was taken from Dunmore Head which as we told you before is another filming location in Kerry. Here it is:
As you can see the creature is really huge and is still missing its head. This could probably be a wild creature that lives on the island in a similar fashion as the Wampa from Hoth. Or this could be a guardian creature protecting the Jedi Temple? Who knows. We’re just speculating here. Also the color of the creature and the size kinda reminds us of the weird horse-like creature that was used during the filming in Dubrovnik:
Whatever the case, we’re extremely happy to see new creatures used in the galaxy far, far away.
Next is actor Joonas Suotamo, who plays Chewbacca in the action sequences in the sequel trilogy and when Peter Mayhew can’t be used. His presence on the set was mentioned during the filming at Malin Head. Now we finally have an official confirmation via this tweet:
Ok class we have a visitor..its only Chewbacca! He paid a visit to my nephews school in Ballyferriter from SW set pic.twitter.com/wTne07WPh4
— Garret Daly (@garretdaly) May 23, 2016
And finally some new photos sent to us by our friend Ronan:
It looked like they had finished shooting at the spot next to the Beehive huts where a piece of a ship was rumoured to have been. As I arrived, they began transporting equipment and trailers to a cliffside just down the road from the other two sets where there was a scaffolding, some tents, and an unidentified piece of set. It seemed like they weren’t filming today as it seemed like there would be too much work to do, and a lot of the crew looked like they were already hitting the pubs.
Stay tuned for more updates from the shoot in Ireland which is at its end.
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Just when I think I have things sort of figured out a headless island monster shows up.
Actually a headless island monster guarding a Jedi temple is probably a lot more interesting than what it’s going to end up being.
Always the optimist.
May it will ask for tree fiddy.
Jesus looks befuddled
I dunno. I’m pretty sure that’s a rock.
Maybe a statue
A statue of a rock.
So, who cuts the creature’s head ? Is it Rey during her training ? Or is it Kylo Ren when he attacks with the KOR ?
or maybe it talks and will be CGI’d in?
It looks more like they are in the process of assembling the creature, when the photo was taken
Yes, that is what I thought after actually seeing the picture. Or maybe it will be CGI-ed.
i have very good pics. but if you want em you need to give credit.
But wait if you call in the next 10 minutes you will get a second set of headless monster pics absolutely free!
Credits don’t work here only money.
Yes, because your future depends upon it!
(keep your pictures)
Monsters who enjoy beautiful costal landscapes instead of frozen wastelands or holes inside asteroids.
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Must stop clicking on these articles but I can’t…I feel it again.
I LOVE all these weird creatures in Episode VIII. Hopefully none of them get cut our of the movie.
Holy shit! Is he missing an arm? I’m really hoping it’s the same Wampa from Empire and he speaks with a posh accent this time around who reveals himself as having planned his revenge for over 33 years.
The reality is much sadder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAYii0TDSw
It’s comforting to know I’m not the only person in the galaxy who keeps their car keys in their asshole.
Oh man is this new Chewie costume for 8? I freakin love the ruffled hair a la RoTJ
Here’s video of the Irish news report on Chewie visiting the Kerry school
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1iN6xxfkI4
YES! more huge monsters in Star Wars are always welcome. Wampa, Rancor, Acklay, Gorax are amongst my favorite things in the movies so I’m glad VIII will have one too.