After numerous rewrites, filming took place throughout 19 in locations including Tunisia and Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, England. Lucas had the idea for a science-fiction film in the vein of Flash Gordon around the time he completed his first film, THX 1138 (1971) and began working on a treatment after the release of American Graffiti (1973). The cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew. Luke Skywalker becomes caught in the conflict while learning the ways of a metaphysical power known as ' the Force' from Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Set 'a long time ago' in a fictional universe where the galaxy is ruled by the tyrannical Galactic Empire, the story focuses on a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance, who aim to destroy the Empire's newest weapon, the Death Star.

It is the first film in the Star Wars film series and fourth chronological chapter of the ' Skywalker Saga'. The series debuts exclusively on Disney+ on its new date, Wednesday, September 21, with a three-episode premiere. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Tony Gilroy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna, and Michelle Rejwan, while Tony Gilroy is also the creator and showrunner.Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It’s an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.” The series stars Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and Fiona Shaw.Īndor will be a 12-episode series, taking place before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. Per the description from Disney+, “The “Andor” series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The new trailer for Andor has been released, and the upcoming Star Wars series looks like one action-packed adventure for fans.

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