Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Johnsonverse)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi) is a 2017 American epic space opera film co-written and directed by Tim Johnson. Produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox, it is the second installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following The Force Awakens (2015), and the eighth episode of the nine-part "Skywalker saga". The film's ensemble cast includes Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Issac, Christian Bale, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, Tom Hardy, Al Pacino, Burt Reynolds, LeVar Burton, Laura Dern, Domhnall Gleason, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong'o, Joonas Suotamo, Jimmy Vee, and Anthony Daniels. The Last Jedi follows Rey and Luke Skywalker as they seek the aid of Mace Windu, in hopes of turning the tide for the New Republic in the fight against Kylo Ren and the First Order, while Supreme Chancellor Leia Organa, Finn, and Poe Dameron attempt to escape a First Order attack on the dwindling New Republic fleet.
The Last Jedi is part of a new trilogy of films announced after Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in October 2012. It was produced by Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and executive produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas and Jon Favreau; Lucas and Favreau also co-wrote alongside Johnson and Lawrence Kasdan. John Williams, composer for the previous episodic films, returned to compose the score. A number of scenes were filmed at Skellig Michael in Ireland during pre-production in September 2015, but principal photography began at Pinewood Studios in England in February 2016 and wrapped that July.
The Last Jedi premiered in Los Angeles on May 20, 2017, and was released in the United States on May 26. It grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2017 and the ninth-highest-grossing film of all time during its theatrical run. It is also the second-highest-grossing Star Wars film and turned a net profit of over $417 million. The film was well received by critics for its action sequences and emotional weight, and it received four nominations at the 90th Academy Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects, as well as two nominations at the 71st British Academy Film Awards. The sequel, Duel of the Fates, was released in December 2019.
==Plot==
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==Cast==
* Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker, a highly Force-sensitive scavenger from the desert planet Jakku who joined the New Republic and goes to find Mace.
* John Boyega as Finn Whitsun, a Force-sensitive Jedi Guardian and a member of the New Republic.
* Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, a high-ranking X-wing fighter pilot in the New Republic.
* Christian Bale as Jaden Korr / Kylo Ren, Supreme Leader Snoke's disciple, who is strong with the Force.
* Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, founder and Grand Master of the New Jedi Order, and father of Rey and Ben.
** Hamill voices Dobbu Scay, named after the film's editor, Bob Ducsay. On Coruscant, the character mistakes R2-D2 for a beer keg.
* Harrison Ford as Han Solo, a founding member of the New Republic and captain of the Millennium Falcon.
* Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa, twin sister to Luke, former princess of Alderaan, and Supreme Chancellor of the New Republic.
* Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, another founding member of the New Republic and an old friend of Han.
* Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu, the last survivor of the Old Jedi Council who has been in self-imposed exile on the planet Ahch-To.
* Adam Driver as Ben Skywalker, a Jedi Knight who is Luke's son and Rey's brother.
* Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, the commander of the First Order's stormtroopers.
* Tom Hardy as Kyle Katarn, Rey's Jedi Master.
* Al Pacino as Vantos Coll, Finn's Jedi Master.
* Burt Reynolds as Crispin Hoedaack, Poe's Jedi Master.
* LeVar Burton as Adrrory Holewit, a Jedi Master who takes Temiri Blagg under his wing as a Padawan.
* Laura Dern as Vice-Admiral Amilyn Holdo, an officer in the New Republic.
* Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, the former head of the First Order's Starkiller Base.
* Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke, the leader of the First Order and Kylo Ren's master, who is secretly Darth Plagueis, the master of Darth Sidious.
* Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata, a pirate (who prefers the term "privateer") and ally of the New Republic.
* Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, first mate of the Millennium Falcon. Suotamo takes over the role from Peter Mayhew after previously serving as his body double in The Force Awakens. Mayhew, who suffered from chronic knee and back pain, was credited as "Chewbacca consultant". 
* Jimmy Vee as R2-D2, an astromech droid in the service of Luke and the New Republic. Vee takes over the role from Kenny Baker, who died in August 2016.
* Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, a humanoid protocol droid in the service of Luke and the New Republic.
Frank Oz returns as Yoda, the deceased former Jedi Master and Luke's wise mentor, who appears as a Force spirit and portrayed using a puppet; Kathryn Mullen also returns as assistant puppeteer. Billie Lourd, Mike Quinn, and Timothy D. Rose reprise their roles as Lieutenant Connix, Nien Nunb, and Admiral Ackbar, respectively; with Tom Kane voicing Ackbar. Amanda Lawrence appears as Commander D'Acy, and Mark Lewis Jones and Adrian Edmondson play Captains Canady and Peavey, respectively. BB-8 is controlled by puppeteers Dave Chapman and Brian Herring, with initial voice work by Ben Schwartz and final sound effects voiced by Bill Hader modulated through a synthesizer. Veronica Ngo portrays Paige, a New Republic gunner who sacrifices her life to destroy a First Order dreadnought by ramming her K-Wing into the ammo magazine. Sara Kestelman reprises her role as Darth Traya from Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Denis Lawson reprises his role as Wedge Antilles, Hayden Christensen reprises his role as Anakin Skywalker with David Prowse's likeness added through CGI, and Ewan McGregor reprises Obi-Wan Kenobi with Alec Guinness' likeness. Temirlan Blaev portrays Temiri Blagg, a Force-sensitive orphan under Adrrory's care.
Justin Theroux plays the master codebreaker, while Lily Cole plays his companion. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a voice cameo as Slowen Lo, and Warwick Davis plays Wodibin. Johnson himself cameos as a New Republic Defense Fleet ensign. Rogue One (2016) director Gareth Edwards has a cameo appearance as a New Republic Soldier, with Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish also cameo in the film. Hermione Corfield appears as Tallissan "Tallie" Lintra, a New Republic A-Wing pilot and squadron leader, and Noah Segan and Jamie Christopher appear as New Republic pilots Starck and Tubbs. Hugh Skinner cameos as a New Republic Officer; while Hamill's children, Griffin, Nathan, and Chelsea, cameo as New Republic soldiers. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex have cameo appearances as stormtroopers, while Gary Barlow cameos as a New Reborn master.
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A video game adaptation was released on TBA 2017.
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