Rian Johnson has just shared a pair of new behind the scenes images as production on Star Wars: Episode VIII hits the halfway mark!
As production continues on the highly-anticipated Star Wars: Episode VIII , director Rian Johnson is back on Tumblr with two new behind-the-scenes images from production! Check them both out in the gallery viewer below alongside Rian Johnson’s previously-released photos.
“‘Good. Bad. I’m the guy with the microfiber sham,'” Rian Johnson writes, paraphrasing Bruce Campbell’s Army of Darkness line. “I can’t believe we’re halfway through the shoot. (We’re halfway through the shoot!)”
Star Wars: Episode VIII , which is written and directed by Rian Johnson and continues the storylines introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens , welcomes back cast members Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Lupita Nyong’o , Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. New cast members will include Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro, Academy Award nominee Laura Dern, and talented newcomer Kelly Marie Tran.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. Joining the production crew will be some of the industry’s top talent, including Steve Yedlin (Director of Photography), Bob Ducsay (Editor), Rick Heinrichs (Production Designer), Peter Swords King (Hair and Make-Up Designer), and Mary Vernieu (US Casting Director). They will be joining returning crew members Pippa Anderson (Co-Producer, VP Post Production), Neal Scanlan (Creature & Droid FX Creative Supervisor), Michael Kaplan (Costume Designer), Jamie Wilkinson (Prop Master), Chris Corbould (SFX Supervisor), Rob Inch (Stunt Coordinator), Ben Morris (VFX Supervisor), and Nina Gold (UK Casting Director).
Star Wars: Episode VIII is scheduled for release December 15, 2017.
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(Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty IMages)
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
(Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty IMages)
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
(Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty IMages)
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
(Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty IMages)
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
(Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty IMages)
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII on the ship Sea Star off the coast of Croatia. Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia. When: 15 Mar 2016. Credit: WENN.com.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com
Star Wars: Episode VIII Set
Filming takes place on the set of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII on Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik. During one scene, costumed cast members gather on the street while a landspeeder is made to explode causing them to flee. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Dubrovnik, Croatia When: 13 Mar 2016 Credit: WENN.com