It is hard to believe that the world is just a little over a week away from seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Writer/director Rian Johnson seemingly poured his heart and soul into crafting the eighth episode of the Skywalker saga by taking these characters both old and new to greater conflicts.
Fans who are eager for the ever-moving hype train will have another opportunity to increase their excitement this week. One the latest episode of The Star Wars Show, it was announced that the red carpet premiere of The Last Jedi will be streamed live on the official Star Wars website.
The world premiere in Los Angeles, CA will be held this Saturday with the stream starting at 5 p.m. PST. Fans can expect to see hosts Andi Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni on the red carpet covering the event as numerous members of the cast and crew will make appearances.
For fans curious about social media reactions and official reviews for The Last Jedi, expect initial reactions to appear online after the film screens at the world premiere while official reviews will be available to read on Tuesday, December 12 at 12 p.m. EST.
Here is the synopsis for the film:
“In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.”
Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio del Toro.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi arrives in our galaxy on December 15.
Source: The Star Wars Show