Movie fanatics have been waiting for many sequels or extensions of their favorite films. Meanwhile, it's time again to be excited as rumors have been buzzing that there will be "Star Wars 8" next year.
In a report from Games Radar, there are theories which say Rey's lineage will be revealed in "Star Wars 8". It was also mentioned that a new type of Stormtrooper will be appearing in this next installment of "Star Wars".
Latest updates indicate that a new director is said to be leading "Star Wars 8". Rian Johnson will do the writing and directing of the next installment of the film series. He is said to be an indie sensation as he made some films like "Brick" in 2005 and a brutal time travel film titled "Looper" in 2012. He even directed some episodes of "Breaking Bad."
These experiences of Rio Johnson do say something about his versatility and his favorite as a film director. Also, with the production team of "Star Wars 8", JJ Abrams will be working with him as an executive producer. Surely, "Star Wars 8" would really have a great team to create a great film as well.
Meanwhile for the set of characters for "Star Wars 8", it was also reported in Games Radar that there only be few new characters. The confirmed characters who will come back for "Star Wars 8" will be Gwendoline Christie's Captain Phasma, Lupita Nvon'go, and Benicio Del Toro who will play as a villain in the much-awaited sequel.
Moreover, there are actors whose appearances in "Star Wars 8" are yet to be confirmed. These are Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kelly Marie Tran, and Ade Edmonson.
Meanwhile, in a report of The Week, Actor Adam Driver mentioned that the upcoming "Star Wars 8" will be a lot similar to The Empire Strikes Backs. Moreover, the official date of release is dated December 2017.
