Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Original Title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Year: 2016

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: December 15 2016
  • United States: December 15 2016

Plot

'Star Wars: Rogue One', film encompassed with the label 'Anthology'. It is the first spin-off of the 'Star Wars' saga. Gareth Edwards ('Godzilla' and 'Monsters') directs Felicity Jones in this film that tells a war story set between 'Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' and 'Episode IV - A New Hope', when a group of rebel soldiers are given the mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. In front of the Rebel Alliance, Jones plays Jyn Erso, the firm commander of a rebellion that face those who support their cause against the Empire. At first, Erso must reach the main headquarters of Yavin IV rebellion, a rather familiar space that reminds us of both the original trilogy and the headquarters of the new Resistance, seen in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', as he read charges which accuse him, including forgery of imperial documents, assault and theft. The actress known for her performances in films such as 'A True Story' and 'The Theory of Everything' landed the lead role after dawn in a casting through which passed Tatiana Maslany ('Orphan Black') or Rooney Mara ('Men They Hate Women'). Next to this the film actress starring Diego Luna, Riz Ahmed, Forest Whitaker, Ben Mendelsohn, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen and Mads Mikkelsen.The script was written by Chris Weitz ('About a Boy').

Awards

  • 2017 Academy Awards (Oscars): 2 0
  • 2017 BAFTA Awards: 2 0

Cast

Director:

Gareth Edwards Gareth Edwards

Spencer Wilding

Spencer Wilding

Darth Vader

Jack Roth

Jack Roth

Lieutenant Adema

Ben Mendelsohn

Ben Mendelsohn

Director Orson Krennic

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

Galen Erso

Diego Luna

Diego Luna

Captain Cassian Andor

Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed

Bodhi Rook

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Trivia

Alan Tudyk is playing a droid character named K-2SO, through motion capture technology. Tudyk also previously played the robot character Sonny in I, Robot (2004).

John Williams's music

This film marked the first time in which John Williams did not compose the live-action theatrical Star Wars film musical score they accompanied said film. Alexander Desplat is in charge of the music.

Auditions

Tatiana Maslany, Rooney Mara and Kate Mara auditioned for the female lead role of Jyn Erso, which went to Felicity Jones.

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