Chances are you've probably seen the third and last trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." If you have, you'd know that the proverbial question that everyone's been asking upfront or at the back of their minds is this: where is Luke Skywalker?
It's not just the trailer, the story's hero seems to have been missing entirely from the new film's promotional path--previews, teasers, marketing stunts--you name it, he isn't in it.
Speculations have been made surrounding the nonappearance of the main character, but then again, nothing beats asking the man himself as regards the extraordinary phenomenon.
In a recent red carpet interview, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams shared that Luke Skywalker's absence is "no accident."
"These are good questions to be asking," he responded. "I can't wait for you to find out the answers."
Of course, this answer is a typical response from Abrams, who has always kept mum on details about the film.
The prevailing theory among fans claims that Luke Skywalker is in hiding during "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
With the death of Anakin, Obi-Wan and Yoda, it is likely that Luke is the last Jedi, the only person in the galaxy with the knowledge and power of the ways of the Force. Luke's seclusion would then be a solution for him to avoid harming himself and others. The theory states that by hiding, Luke is allowing the galaxy, after eons, to exist without a Jedi. This cuts both ways: it could be the bravest or the most cowardly thing the last Jedi could do.
Though he didn't give enough information about Luke Skywalker's character to hinge our hopes on, the 49-year-old director did talk about how close production was to completing the movie. He said that the visual effects process will be on for three or four more weeks, but that the cut will be completed prior to that. After which, a scoring session will be conducted with John Williams, whom he describes as "a god when it comes to music.
"It's been an ongoing surreal experience and I just cannot wait for the movie to be out in the world," he added.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is set to open in the U.S. on Dec. 18.
