Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 got underway in style yesterday with the release of the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the final instalment in the sequel trilogy, and indeed the ‘Skywalker Saga’.
The trailer and title reveal was preceeded by a panel featuring Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy, director J.J. Abrams, and cast members Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams and Naomi Ackie. And, if you missed it, you can check out the official highlights in the video below, followed by a sizzle reel which takes us around the convention floor…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjJUX74EkOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Ks2xqCO18
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set for release on December 20th 2019 with J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) directing a cast that includes Star Wars veterans Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Billie Lourd (Lieutenant Connix), Greg Grunberg (Snap Wexley), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa) as well as new additions Naomi Ackie (Lady Mabeth), Richard E. Grant (Logan), Dominic Monaghan (Lost), and Keri Russell (The Americans).