New Photos From STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Show Off the Sith Troopers and the Main Heroes
Thanks to Empire, we’ve got a couple of new photos to share with you from J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The first image you see above features the Sith Troopers, who will be making their debut in the film. The Sith Troopers have been given the following description:
"In its ultimate push towards galactic conquest, the First Order readies an army of elite soldiers that draw inspiration and power from a dark and ancient legacy."
JJ Abrams previously talked about the Sith Troopers, saying, “In The Rise of Skywalker, we have new troopers that are completely different in design. The materials, the color, the lines…there is something about the aesthetic of it that just felt absolutely right. I cannot wait for people to see the work that everyone’s done.”
Some fans have wondered if the Sith Troopers are actually the personal forces of Emperor Palpatine, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
The second photo, which you can see below, features Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), Poe (Oscar Isaac), and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels). It’ll be fun to see these characters all team and embark on a journey for this final adventure. It looks like they’re ready to attack something that coming after them in this image that’s been shared.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters on December 20th!