Speaking to the future of the Rebel Alliance in The Force Awakens prequel novel, Aftermath, Admiral Akbar states: " The Empire’s weapon may be destroyed, but the Empire itself lives on. After aiding in the destruction of Emperor Palpatine, the fate of R2-D2 is currently unknown though, trailers for The Force Awakens hint at a reunion between Luke and his former astromech companion.įirst Appearance: Star Wars - Episode 7: The Force Awakensīackground: Following the defeat of Emperor Palpatine and the second Death Star, the Resistance struck a powerful blow to the Empire but the war was not over. Later, at the height of Imperial oppression, Leia implanted stolen Death Star schematics inside R2-D2's memory, and sends the droid on a mission to find Kenobi (via chance encounter with her brother Luke on Tatooine). The droid's connection to the Jedi eventually leads R2-D2 into the service of Senator Bail Organa - founding member of the Rebel Alliance (and adopted father to Leia Skywalker). Similarly, reports have suggested that Rey and/or Kylo Ren could be lost or estranged Solo children though, until the studio offers official confirmation, the reports should be taken with a grain of salt.įirst Appearance: Star Wars - Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (also: Star Wars - Episode 4: A New Hope)Īffiliation: The Resistance (formerly: The Galactic Republic and The Rebellion)īackground: One of four astromech droids assigned to Queen Amidala's J-type 327 Nubian royal starship, which is damaged attempting to break through the Trade Federation blockade, R2-D2 becomes a trusted companion to Obi-Wan Kenobi following the events of Episode 1. A shot of Han Solo comforting Leia could indicate the pair are still together, working in the newly-formed Resistance, but Lucasfilm has yet to offer official comment on their marital status. One of the only characters that has not been shown in sequel trilogy trailers and merchandise, Leia Organa's life (and potential Jedi powers) after the destruction of the Empire remain a mystery to fans - for now. We'll update the post as further details and characters are revealed or confirmed.įirst Appearance: Star Wars - Episode 4: A New Hope (with a baby cameo in Episode 3)Īffiliation: The Resistance (formerly: The Rebellion)īackground: Hidden from her true father, Anakin Skywalker for decades, Leia was already a key member of the Rebellion, following in her adopted father's footsteps, when a chance encounter with her biological brother, Luke, led Leia to discover her Jedi parentage. NOTE: This guide is based on officially confirmed information only - and, to that end, we've left off several rumored characters (examples: Admiral Ackbar and Nien Nunb). We'll give background on new characters as well as help fans get reacquainted with familiar faces and finish-up by covering the various organized groups in The Force Awakens: heroic, malevolent, and unscrupulous, alike. That said, with thirty years since the events depicted in Return of the Jedi, a lot has changed and, viewers may need a crash-course in who-is-who for The Force Awakens.Īs a result, we've put together a guide of all the characters (and organizations) that are set for appearance in Star Wars: Episode 7. Seeing Luke Skywalker back on the big screen will be a moment to remember but Episode 7 also features a diverse cast of fresh faces poised to lead new adventures in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Yet, as anticipation builds for Episode 7, fans are becoming increasingly excited about the new faces set for debut in The Force Awakens - whether light or dark, Resistance or The First Order. When it was first announced that the Star Wars brand had been acquired by Disney, with the intention to make a whole new sequel trilogy of live-action films, there were a lot of questions: Who would direct? How would Episode 7 tie-into the larger Star Wars saga? Would divisive franchise creator George Lucas be involved? However, one question was asked more than any other: Will Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, the original heroes of Star Wars, return - and, if so, how big a role will they play? Two years later, and we now know that Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa are set to return for The Force Awakens - in significant roles.
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