Richard E. Grant reveals his first reaction to seeing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Twitter and praised J.J. Abrams’ work.
Richard E. Grant took to Twitter to react to seeing the final chapter in the new Star Wars trilogy, explaining that it’s “everything you hoped it was going to be”. Richard E. Grant plays the villainous Allegiant General Pryde in the First Order – who is seemingly an important figure in the regime after the death of Supreme Leader Snoke in The Last Jedi. Fans first assumed Richard E. Grant would play General Hux’s father, but apparently this isn’t the case.
Richard E. Grant shared the first reaction to The Rise of Skywalker on Twitter in a 30-second clip in which the star gushes about the latest Star Wars film, explaining that “nothing prepares you for this”. He also went on to explain that he can’t wait for fans to see the film and that there’s plenty of crowd pleasing moments scattered throughout The Rise of Skywalker. Watch Richard E. Grant’s reaction to the last film in the new Star Wars trilogy below.
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
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Directed by J. J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee Williams. Carrie Fisher will also appear as General Leia Organa through the use of previously unreleased footage shot from previous Star Wars films.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set to hit theaters on December 20, 2019.
Source: Twitter