Since the release of the teaser trailer, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens has been the trending topic of social media. Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead, shared his thoughts as well.
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My favorite thing about the #sw7 trailer aside from everything is that no shots actually took place in space. Neat choice.
โ Robert Kirkman (@RobertKirkman) November 28, 2014
Also, the possibility that one of the main characters is a storm trooper… That’s cool, too. I hope they did that.
โ Robert Kirkman (@RobertKirkman) November 28, 2014
Episode VII is set approximately 30 years after the defeat of the Empire and the demise of Darth Vader, the story follows a trio of young protagonists, along with characters from the previous installments.
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford will also reprise their respective roles as Luke Skywalker, Leia and Han Solo. The cast will also feature new players including Andy Serkis, Adam Driver and Lupita Nyong’o.
Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: Episode VII opens December 18, 2015.