Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, or simply Rogue One, is an upcoming American epic space opera film directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz, from an idea by visual effects supervisor John Knoll. It will be the first stand-alone Star Wars Anthology film, and the ninth theatrical feature film in the series. Set in the Star Wars universe shortly before the events of A New Hope, the story will center on a group of Rebel spies on a mission to steal the plans for the Galactic Empire's new weapon, the Death Star. It will star Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk and Jonathan Aris.

The film is produced by Lucasfilm and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Principal photography began at Elstree Studios, near London during early August 2015. Rogue One will be released on December 16, 2016.

Initial release: December 14, 2016 (Italy)

Director: Gareth Edwards

Story by: Gary Whitta

Music composed by: Alexandre Desplat

Production company: Lucasfilm

Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, a Rebel Alliance Officer

Riz Ahmed as Bodhi Rook, the pilot of the rebel squad

Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic, an Imperial Military Director

Donnie Yen as Chirrut Imwe, a spiritual warrior

Jiang Wen as Baze Malbus, a freelance assassin

Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera, a veteran of the Clone Wars. The character previously appeared in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and was mentioned in the novel Star Wars: Bloodline.

Mads Mikkelsen as Galen Erso, Jyn's father

Alan Tudyk as K-2S0, a Rebel-owned Imperial enforcer droid

Jonathan Aris as Senator Jebel

In February 2013,The particular Walt Disney Business TOP DOG Joe Iger validated the particular advancement regarding a couple of stand-alone motion pictures, each and every independently published by Lawrence Kasdan and also Simon Kinberg. About Feb . 6, Enjoyment Each week noted in which Lucasfilm will be taking care of a couple of motion pictures offering Han By yourself and also Boba Fett. Disney CFO The writer Rasulo provides explained the particular stand-alone motion pictures since origins testimonies. Kathleen Kennedy discussed the stand-alone motion pictures is not going to crossover with all the motion pictures with the sequel trilogy, proclaiming,

George has been thus apparent concerning just how in which operates. The particular rule which he developed has been the particular Superstar Battles fable. Today, Show VII comes inside of in which rule. The particular spin-off motion pictures, or perhaps organic beef produce various other solution to contact people motion pictures, they will are present inside of in which great galaxy which he developed. There's no test getting built to bring heroes (from the particular stand-alone films) inside and also out from the fable assaults. For that reason, from your imaginative viewpoint, it's really a roadmap in which George produced quite apparent.

Inside May well 2014, it absolutely was declared in which Gareth Edwards would certainly primary the initial stand-alone characteristic, being introduced about 12 , of sixteen, 2016, together with Gary Whitta creating the particular motion picture. Inside March 2014, cinematographer Greig Fraser uncovered which he could be taking care of the particular motion picture as well as the motion picture acquired an operating subject. Inside Jan 2015, it absolutely was uncovered in which Whitta acquired accomplished his / her work with the particular motion picture and also would certainly will no longer become with all the venture. Kinberg has been regarded as a substitute. Afterwards inside the calendar month, it absolutely was declared in which Joe Weitz acquired agreed upon to publish the particular software for your motion picture. Inside Goal 2015, the particular subject with the motion picture has been uncovered being Criminal A single. Furthermore inside the calendar month, Alexandre Desplat explained which he would certainly write the particular audio for your motion picture, even though it has but being validated simply by Lucasfilm.

Inside Apr 2015, with Superstar Battles Party, it absolutely was uncovered the stand-alone motion pictures could be introduced beneath the outdoor patio umbrella regarding Superstar Battles Anthology. It absolutely was furthermore validated in which Criminal A single occurs among Assaults III and also 4, getting closer to 4 inside the timeline. With Disney's biannual D23 Expo inside September 2015, it absolutely was declared the film's subject has been amended to be able to Criminal A single: Any Superstar Battles Account.

Inside Jan 2015, The particular Showmanship Press reporter explained that numerous performers, which includes Tatiana Maslany, Rooney Mara and also Felicity Jones, have been getting analyzed for your film's direct. Mara's cousin Kate furthermore screentested for your function. Inside Feb . 2015, it absolutely was declared in which Jones was at ultimate talks to superstar inside the motion picture, although Aaron Robert and also Édgar Ramírez have been furthermore getting eyed for your men direct function. Inside Goal 2015, Jones has been declared as an element of the particular forged. Inside Goal 2015, Deadline day. com noted any rumor in which Dan Mendelsohn was being regarded for your direct function. Another calendar month, TheWrap noted in which Sam Claflin was being eyed to get a function, although Riz Ahmed was at talks to participate the particular motion picture. Inside May well, Mendelsohn, Ahmed, and also Diego Luna have been included with the particular forged with the motion picture to be able to enjoy the particular direct tasks. Natrual enviroment Whitaker has been included with the particular forged with the motion picture inside Summer 2015. Inside Come july 1st 2015, Jonathan Aris has been forged to be able to enjoy Senator Jebel inside the motion picture. Inside Feb . 2016, product Eunice Olumide uncovered the lady acquired part inside the motion picture. Genevieve O'Reilly has been forged since Wednesday Mothma, reprising the girl function coming from Superstar Battles: Show III – Payback with the Sith.

Main images around the motion picture started out with Elstree Companies inside Hertfordshire inside early on September 2015. Several displays have been photo about Laamu Atoll inside Maldives, along with inside Iceland and also Michael jordan. Following launch with the initial movie trailer, Superstar Battles followers making use of Twitting said in which Canary Wharf conduit stop acquired seemingly recently been useful for a single landscape. The particular motion picture has been photo making use of Super Panavision 75 contact lenses together with Arri Alexa 65 video cameras. About Feb . 11, 2016, Disney management explained the motion picture has been "virtually completed". Weeks regarding pre-scheduled re-shoots begins inside mid-June 2016.

Advertising regarding Criminal A single was initially late as a result of launch with the motion picture Vision: Difficult Criminal Region inside Come July 1st 2015. Vital Images listed and also eliminated the particular subject with all the Film Connection regarding The USA inside Jan 2015, prior to Disney declared the particular subject regarding the forth-coming Superstar Battles spin off. As a result of parallels involving the games regarding Criminal A single and also Criminal Region, Disney and also Lucas film were required to attain a great arrangement together with Vital above advertising to avoid virtually any distress inside the community brain. Disney consented to a great embargo advertising about Criminal A single right up until right after mid-2015, apart from a really quick teaser that has been screened-in with Superstar Battles Party inside Anaheim in which year.

Any teaser movie trailer regarding Criminal A single introduced simply by Lucas film about Apr 7, 2016, has been lauded simply by reviewers for the portrayal regarding robust feminine heroes. The particular Everyday Telegraph explained Jyn Eros's persona since "a roguish, Han Solo-style heroine", contacting the particular motion picture "progressive" although jotting the scrupulous faithfulness for the creation layout design of the first Superstar Battles trilogy. The particular Showmanship Press reporter furthermore observed the particular graphic nods for the authentic trilogy and also reviewed the particular film's achievable plot course, due to the fact the results will be to some degree previously uncovered inside the beginning get of your Fresh Desire. The particular Atlantic article writer Jesse Sims explained the movie trailer delivered "back several remarkable items of buildings, from your lumbering AT-AT walkers for the Dying Superstar alone, not forgetting the particular marvelous 1970's costuming regarding Superstar Battles. inches This individual extra the movie trailer provides "the look", blending together the particular outdated with all the fresh.  The particular movie trailer has been looked at near 25 thousand instances inside the initial 28 hrs at a rate regarding 400,000 opinions hourly coming and also Facebook, which can be 200,000 opinions self conscious regarding just what the initial teaser movie trailer regarding Superstar Battles: The particular Push Awakens has been obtaining inside Nov 2014.