Updated with the Global Press Conference Video and First Reactions to the Movie! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – The Latest Cast Interviews
The Rise of Skywalker is almost upon us, and the cast is busier than ever promoting the upcoming film. Hear from director J.J. Abrams and trilogy mainstays like Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac. Star Wars veteran Anthony Daniels, Kelly Marie Tran, and newcomers Keri Russell and Naomi Ackie also stopped by with the rest of the cast to answer questions and give their reactions to The Rise of Skywalker at Galaxy’s Edge. Check out some of the most recent cast interviews after the jump.
We will be updating this article when new video interviews become available.
James Baney from our Resistance Broadcast will be attending the global press conference for The Rise of Skywalker today, so be sure to check back with us for more on the upcoming event.
UPDATE!
The video from The Rise of Skywalker global press conference has been officially posted now as well as several new cast interviews. Check them all out below:
If you skip to the 31:31 mark of the press conference video, you will see something extraordinary. While J. J. Abrams was talking about Carrie Fisher, and at the exact same moment when he said the word “lighting”, some of the lights in the room went off! Coincidence? Or is Carrie still having fun with us?
Also some of the cast members took to Twitter to share their first non-spoiler impressions about the movie after they’ve just seen it:
Just seen the 1st cast screening of @starwars #THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. What it achieves, weaves & resolves, is a total emotional meltdown & resurrection of the Spirit. Bravo to @jjabrams & his astonishing cast & creative crew 💥🚀💥🚀💥🚀💥🚀💥🚀💥🚀 pic.twitter.com/EwtYghYTXK
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) December 4, 2019
Took inspiration from the late, great Peter Cushing in @starwars A NEW HOPE to play Allegiant General Pryde in #RiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/J0ZCE7hd3Y
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) December 5, 2019
Saw The Rise of Skywalker last night with the cast. It was everything I had hoped for and more! Congratulations to all who were a part of making this film, especially my talented cast mates who have outdone themselves a thousand fold. 🚀🚀🚀✨💥💫💫💥
— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) December 4, 2019
And thank you @jjabrams for allowing us to see it and allowing me to bawl and cheer in private before stepping in front of the world. Sir, we have a masterpiece!
— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) December 4, 2019
I went to the pictures last night… with my friends. We all agreed that the film was rather good. I may have to see it again.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 5, 2019
Jordan Pate is Co-Lead Editor and Senior Writer for Star Wars News Net, of which he is also a member of the book and comic review team. He loves all things Star Wars, but when he's not spending time in the galaxy far far away, he might be found in our own galaxy hanging out in Gotham City or at 1407 Graymalkin Lane, Salem Center, NY.
