Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens cast members (L -R) Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, writer, director and producer J.J. Abrams, producer Kathleen Kennedy and show host Anthony Breznican appear at the kick-off event of the Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California, April 16, 2015. Reuters/David McNew

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is one of the most awaited films of 2015. Much recently director J.J Abrams revealed that the film has essential connections to the original trilogy. He also added that references have been made to the pervious films for a “reason.”

“So there are, of course, references to things and some are very oblique so that hopefully the audience can infer what the characters are referring to. Key is that references be essential so that you don’t reference a lot of things that feel like, oh, we’re laying pipe for, you know, an animated series or further movies,” said Abrams to Vanity Fair. He also added that references are made more to those things, which have been “pulled out.”

Moreover, according to Screenrant it is expected that “Star Wars: Force Awakens” will find right balance between the original film and its own script. It has also been reported by Slash film that the makers have not gone “overboard with the setting” of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” though the preparations for the sequel is already underway.

Meanwhile, the characters of some of cast members of the film have also been revealed in Vanity Fair. Gwendoline Christie will play chrome stormtrooper of The First Order and Adam Driver’s role as bad guy Kylo Ren has also been confirmed. In the photo revealed by Vanity Fair, Driver can be seen in a black costume and a snow masked stromtroopers can be seen standing behind him.

According to AV Club, Adam’s character might have connection with Sith. He might also be unable to hide himself in snow. The magazine also featured Lupita Nyong’o’s character Maz Kanata. Her character will be reportedly entirely animated. Adding more to the details of Lupita’s character the website has also revealed that she will own a palace and will give place to smugglers and travellers to stay.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is scheduled to be released in December this year. The film has been set thirty years after the events of “Return of The Jedi.” The film will also see Harrison Ford reprise his role of Hans Solo.

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