The most hotly-anticipated event at Star Wars Celebration Orlando is undoubtedly the one for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which is set to kick off at 11 a.m. Eastern Time from the Galaxy Stage (Tune into the live stream!). Hundreds of fans waiting overnight for today’s panel got a special surprise as the film’s director Rian Johnson (accompanied by producer Ram Bergman) greeted everyone in line! Check out the video below, along with some tweets from Johnson and fans!
Hey @rianjohnson, thanks for the pic and for being a great dude. Awesome to have you out mingling with those of us in line! pic.twitter.com/W8CSZnMyxV
— Chris Banaszek (@aboybano) April 14, 2017
I JUST MET @rianjohnson ! #SWCO pic.twitter.com/RDtVKJh1wN
— Brandon Maltz @ SWCO (@PrODiiGY_SmAsh) April 14, 2017
Right now at #SWCO @rianjohnson is signing autographs and taking pictures in the overnight line for #TheLastJedi panel. pic.twitter.com/OysaevzEno
— Podcast 2187 (@Podcast2187) April 14, 2017
Goooood morning! pic.twitter.com/BRSRuXjnzG
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) April 14, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is written and directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper) and continues the storylines introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, welcoming back cast members Mark Hamill, the late 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 newcomer Kelly Marie Tran.
The sequel is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in regular and IMAX theaters on December 15, 2017.
How cool is Rian Johnson? Are you as excited as these fans to see footage from The Last Jedi today? Let us know in the comments below!
