‘Star Wars’ Celebration: Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase Panel Recap
Today’s the day! Star Wars Celebration is officially underway with its first major panel — Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase panel is up first and will have details on what’s to come from the live-action side of Star Wars. On the panel are special guests from Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, The Mandalorian, and whatever surprises Lucasfilm has cooked up.
Our Lacey Gilleran is in the room and will be providing live coverage via Twitter. Be sure to follow us over there or keep this page open, where we will be updating this article as more from the panel is revealed.
#StarWarsCelebration time! @laceygilleran here – I’ll be live tweeting from the Lucasfilm Showcase panel. What kind of announcements/updates do you think we’re getting today? #starwars pic.twitter.com/Wn708fKIrQ
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
It’s a big room that’s starting to fill up! #starwarscelebration pic.twitter.com/VjNawHeUVc
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
The awesome @TheDJElliot warming up the room — tells everyone exclusive footage is being shown on the screen – no recording allowed. #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars
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Cool #starwarscelebration2022 show art pic.twitter.com/V9TOd6BXlA
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Interesting it’s called Lucasfilm showcase — could we see stuff outside of Star Wars? 🤔 #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Kicks off with emotional Star Wars Celebration video then a CHOIR SINGiNG DUEL OF THE FATES — then EWAN AND HAYDEN pic.twitter.com/djFvHx7lih
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
The cast of #ObiWan Kenobi series takes the stage with Kathleen Kennedy. #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars pic.twitter.com/2vwJhdwGhz
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Ewan talks about how much it means to have fans showing them love for the prequels. Hayden loves holding a lightsaber again! #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars pic.twitter.com/nEKTydFjnf
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
First two episodes screening with the cast of #Kenobi for everyone in the room tonight at 7:00 PM!! #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars pic.twitter.com/B2Kf3Dihbe
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Time for #Andor!! #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars pic.twitter.com/UjA2xE6BAW
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Tony Gilroy tells us that #Andor is 5 years before Rogue One – 12 episodes this season — another 12 episodes to record next year. #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Diego Luna is back as Cassian Andor and says he loves playing this character. Jokes “I know that doing this show — there’s no way they’ll kill me.” 😂😂😂 #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars pic.twitter.com/wRbRauHFfZ
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Diego says you’re not going to recognize Cassian in this show at first – very selfish. #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars pic.twitter.com/M8EALBGx69
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
The music that played the cast and crew out is the opening title song for #Andor. #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration #starwars
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“It’s such a gift to come back to this role.” — Genevieve O’Reilly #starwars #starwarscelebration2022 #andor pic.twitter.com/Na8rI6T8lD
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Stellan Skarsgård is playing a Rebel Leader in #Andor. #starwars #starwarscelebration2022 #starwarscelebration pic.twitter.com/1yi0udyqat
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Everyone is getting an #Andor poster and they’re playing the teaser trailer! pic.twitter.com/WSijxZZyjE
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
First two episodes of #Andor coming August 31!! #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/x8m213vQKu
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Awesome! @RealRonHoward and @JonKasdan take the stage to talk #Willow! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/aTLTnGsg6q
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
The great @WarwickADavis joins Ron and Jon — “It’s a dream.” for him to be back in the role #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/chBs7vzODd
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
More #Willow cast including Erin Kellyman! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/ycieYg4Knj
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
#Willow streams November 30! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/kldK6gAEV0
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Jon and Dave join the panel! They are currently filming Ahsoka! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/sp3gSJRqvV
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A message played from @rosariodawson — she’s currently filming. Ahsoka debuts in 2023! “Faster, more intense” jokes Dave. #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022
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“You didn’t think you’d get rid of me that easy.” jokes @kateesackhoff who’s in Season 3. #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/6iEDVbY5Tg
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
We got a sneak peek at Season 3 of #TheMandalorian! It featured lots of characters including @TheCarlWeathers and @bitterasiandude! Mando is going to Mandalore! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/QphAztKax3
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
There will be a special installation for #TheMandalorian at Celebration — it’s sets, costumes and props from the show. Fans can reserve a slot starting 30 minutes after the panel — it features merch as well! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/44RGucY0uk
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Jon Watts and Chris Ford pitched a new Star Wars project! It’s a story of a group of kids that gets lost in the galaxy. #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/950WEbM4BT
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
The new story takes place after ROTJ in a the Mando/Ahsoka era. #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
It’s going to be called STAR WARS SKELETON CREW! It stars Jude Law. #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/44k6YkPFjv
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Skeleton Crew is coming out in 2023! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/5MtfewavWb
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Kathleen is back talking about John Williams!! 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/Yi0c1eDdAa
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
John Williams just played the Kenobi theme for the new show and the Indiana Jones theme – with an appearance by Harrison Ford!! #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/bz1Mgav6ge
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
I’m in shock of what just happened!!!! OMGGGGGG. No words. #starwars #starwarscelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/eMioUpgCgz
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Thank you everyone for following along! ✨ #StarWarsCelebration #starwarscelebration2022 pic.twitter.com/Rf2RQkYXjp
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2022
Also check out the first reaction from The Resistance Broadcast members James, John, and Lacey of the panel:
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