We are barely more than two weeks away from the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and still new images and details continue to hit the web.
The latest batch of Star Wars goodness comes courtesy of Rolling Stone, which has an in-depth article that goes behind-the-scenes of the new film. Writer Brian Hiatt sat down with all the stars of the new films as well as J.J. Abrams, even getting a chance to watch the film undergo editing for 20 minutes.
Here's what he saw:
"I can confirm that there is a space battle in the film, featuring X-Wings and TIE fighters and something like a Death Star. There is a lightsaber duel, where Kylo Ren is unmasked, revealing an intense-looking, unscarred Driver. There is a weapon that the filmmakers, at least, refer to as a "Sunsucker." I see a churning energy device on the ground of a planet that sends a massive, lavalike beam upward - Sunsucker or not, it looks scary."
While talking with Finn actor John Boyega, Boyega says his character and Han Solo have more than a little in-common with each other.
"Finn and Han have a very interesting relationship," Boyega says." Han sees a bit of himself in Finn's bravado, a young guy he can help nurture."
Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey in the film, is excited about the idea of being a hero to young girls in a way we haven't yet seen in the Star Wars films.
"Rey isn't born into privilege," she says. "My cousin's daughter said something about wanting me to be another princess, and I'm like, 'No!' Girls don't have to be princesses! They can be, you know, scavengers!"
And then there are the new images. One features Han Solo, blaster in hand, talking to Rey, while another has Adam Driver's character of Kylo Ren (described as a Darth Vader fanboy) giving a speech to the late Anakin Skywalker's iconic helmet. You can see those two images below.
Be sure to check out the full story for plenty more Star Wars: The Force Awakens tidbits. The film will finally arrive in theaters on Dec. 18.
