VIDEO: Check Out the Emotional ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Featurette That Debuted During AMAs
Though there’s a lot to talk about the stunning outfits and incredible performances yesterdays AMAs on ABC, for many a Star Wars fans, a high point was definitely the incredible Rise of Skywalker featurette offering 2:30 minutes worth of emotional moments as it takes guests through the history of this incredible saga!
In the clip, you can watch the cast and crew offer an intimate look into how the franchise shaped their lives and career! From touching moments like John Boyega asking Harrison Ford to sign his Han Solo action figure to surprise cameos (more on that in a minute) check out the video for yourself:
As you can see the video also offered a touching tribute to the late Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) featuring past interviews and behind the scenes footage. It also does a spectacular job of touching on the massive cultural impact the franchise has had.
Confirmation on Rise of the Skywalker Cameos?
Another talking point is that the clip seems to hint at some possible cameos for the Rise of Skywalker film coming out next month. During the featurette, Ed Sheeran is seen in costume as a stormtrooper. Also seen in the footage is Lin-Manuel Miranda who Disney fans know from his work on Moana and Mary Poppins Returns. Miranda can be seen in the clip posing alongside new cast member Naomi Ackie.
Don’t miss your chance to check out The Rise of Skywalker when it officially hits cinemas on December 19, 2019. Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for the latest Star Wars news and updates.
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