Filming of Star Wars Episode VIII in Ireland has wrapped up. Production on the film had temporarily moved to Ireland earlier in the year and filming had been taking place for a few weeks.
The first time Ireland was used for shooting a Star Wars film was for the final scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film ended with Rey finding Luke Skywalker on the planet Ahch-To and the scene was shot on Skellig Michael. It’s assumed that the filming on Ceann Sibéal and Malin Head was for more scenes on Ahch-To.
A wrap party was held on Wednesday for the cast and crew. Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Daisy Ridley (Rey) and over 300 others who participated celebrated at the Foxy John’s pub in Dingle.
RTÉ reports:
“Those attending the private function witnessed Ridley, who plays the role of Rey in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, go behind the counter to pull a few pints for her colleagues. Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, also dropped in to celebrate the end of the three-week shoot in Ireland. The 64-year-old was driven to the pub on Main Street in a blacked-windowed SUV.”
Director Rian Johnson tweeted the following:
https://twitter.com/rianjohnson/status/735650851780431872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Star Wars Episode VIII is scheduled for release on December 15th, 2017.
Thoughts on this news? Are you looking forward to the release of Star Wars Episode VIII?
By Ruari Williamson
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