Disney CEO Bob Iger generously helped a terminally ill Star Wars fan get a private screening of The Rise of Skywalker at a hospice in England.
A terminally ill Star Wars fan will be able to see The Rise of Skywalker thanks to Disney CEO Bob Iger. A hospice in England recently asked for help in getting a lifelong Star Wars fan a screening of the film since “time is not on his side” in regards to the late December release date. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed they were able to organize a showing in mid-December so that the fan and his son could get to see the latest Star Wars film. In a statement released by the hospice, the patient expressed his gratitude to Disney and everyone involved in making the screening happen.
“I just want to say the biggest thank you to everyone that has helped to make this happen. During what is just a horrible situation to be in, you have helped to make some wonderful memories and bring some joy to my family. I am a huge Star Wars fan and what I am going through is completely dire. Then to top it all, I thought I wasn’t going to see the film I have been waiting to see since 1977! I still can’t believe it. The only way I can describe this to you is to say that this must be what it feels like to be told you have won a million pounds!”
Disney CEO Bob Iger took to Twitter to confirm that Disney were able to organize a screening of the latest film for the patient. While many Star Wars fans have had issues with the new trilogy of films, it’s fair to say that moments like this prove that fandom can have a positive impact on the world.
Take a look at Bob Iger’s message on Twitter below.
On this Thanksgiving, we at @Disney are grateful to be able to share #TheRiseOfSkywalker with a patient and his family @RowansHospice. May the force be with you and with us all!
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) November 28, 2019
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Here is the official synopsis for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker:
Lucasfilm and director J. J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
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 appear as General Leia Organa through the use of previously unreleased footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be released in theaters on December 19, 2019.
Source: Deadline
