For easy reference, here’s our quick guide to the interview highlights of the evening:
- 9:48 Disney CEO Bob Iger discusses the most compelling themes in the new film, as the hosts fawn over his magnificent BB-8 pin
- 12:23 The First Order arrives, followed by the droids we were looking for – C-3PO, R2-D2 and a fully functional BB-8
- 17:20Â Domhnall Gleeson talks about playing his first role as a villain General Hux and being pals with Liam Neeson
- 22:02 Producer Kathleen Kennedy reflects on the team’s journey and the magnitude of working on a new chapter of Star Wars
- 24:44 Filmmaker John Lasseter geeks out about how Star Wars has influenced his career and changed his life
- 26:58 Andy Serkis comments on finding out he would be in Star Wars, and keeping his character a secret
- 28:58 Andy Driver confront some set rumors and answers fan questions
- 31:38 Star Wars Rebels Director and Producer Dave Filoni shares his earliest memories of being a life-long Star Wars fan
- 36:23 Harrison Ford on the future of Han Solo
- 38:40 Anthony Daniels relays his enduring fondness for C-3PO
- 44:06 The hosts touch base with George Lucas, the man, the legend, the maker himself
- 55:01 Lupita Nyong’o stops by to answer questions about motion capture and from the fans
- 59:04 Filmmaker Steven Speilberg reflects on the cultural legacy of Star Wars
- 1:01:43 Director JJ Abrams appears to share his enthusiasm and opinions on Ewoks
- 1:07:07 Billy Dee Williams stops by with his grandson
- 1:12:11 Writer Lawrence Kasdan discusses recklessly collaborating with Abrams on the story all over the world
- 1:16:01 Mark Hamill comments on the secrecy surrounding Luke Skywalker
- 1:20:40 John Boyega can barely contain his enthusiasm
- 1:24:07 Carrie Fischer appears with her daughter, and conducts an interview with Oscar Isaac
- 1:29:15 Gwendoline Christie shares her pride for playing the role of a strong female villain, Captain Phasma
- 1:32:05 Actor and puppeteer Frank Oz comments on how the planets aligned for his path and Star Wars
- 1:35:27 Daisy Ridley stops by to talk about goofing off on set and all of the fun she’s had along the way
Did you watch the entire premiere? What were the most exciting highlights for you?
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