Described as “an intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson’s process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe,” directorAnthony Wonke’s docThe Director and the Jedioffers fans everywhere a behind-the-scenes look at the latestStar Warsfilm. DirectorRian Johnsonis the focus of the feature, or at least the stand-in for the surprisingly divisive film itself,Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In this relatively short 11-minute opening clip, there are a ton of behind-the-scenes looks to enjoy, so I can only imagine what awaits viewers in the full two-hour-and-15-minute version arriving with the film’s Blu-ray on March 27th.
In this clip, we get to see Johnson alongside producersKathleen KennedyandRam Bergmanas they attempt to wrangle the insane production schedule into something manageable. Honing in more on his director’s duties, we also get to see Johnson working withMark HamillandDaisy Ridleyas they workshop a now-famous scene and shape it into what will eventually appear in front of millions of fans around the world. We also get phenomenal backstage shots of some of the 100 sets in all stages of construction as well as a return visit to some of the film’s most iconic locations. It’s a fantastic teaser for the full feature, which arrives soon!
Check out the 11-minute sneak peek atThe Director and the Jedibelow (viaIMDb):
Get a sneak preview of ‘The Director and The Jedi,’ Anthony Wonke’s film documenting Rian Johnson’s process coming in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
And for more onThe Last Jedi, be sure to check out these recent write-ups:
Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi—the next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga— Earned critical acclaim and the No. 1 spot atop 2017’s list of highest-grossing films. The visually stunning film welcomes the return of original characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and C-3PO and further explores the deepening journey of the saga’s new members, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren. Now families can bring home the movie digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, two weeks before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27. This release also marks Disney’s first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing experience.
Director Rian Johnson takes fans on an intimate journey into the creation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in a feature-length documentary, explaining his unique interpretation of the Force, detailing the painstaking process of creating Snoke, and deconstructing action-packed scenes from the film such as the epic space battle and the final confrontation. Johnson also reveals two exclusive scenes, featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, as well as 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes, in addition to his audio commentary.
