Fans are still buzzing about LucasFilm’s announcement thatStar Wars 8is titledStar Wars: The Last Jedi. As we all continue to wait for the first trailer, the title has certainly sent fans into a speculative frenzy over whoThe Last Jedimay be. Today, we have a video from one such fan, actorJosh Gad. Unlike most fans, thisFrozenstar actually has access toStar Wars: The Last Jedi’s leading lady,Daisy Ridley, since they are both currently shooting the remakeMurder on the Orient Express. This morning, the actor posted a video on social media that shows him invitingDaisy Ridleyinto his trailer, for what he claimed to be a rehearsal, although it really only is to grill her about whatThe Last Jedititle means.
The video was posted toInstagramin the wee hours of the morning, which showsDaisy RidleyenteringJosh Gad’s trailer clad only in a robe and a wrap to cover up her costume and hairstyle forMurder on the Orient Express.Josh Gadthanks her for coming over, claiming he has a question for this scene on the train they’re filming, before straight up askingDaisy Ridley, “Who are The Last Jedi?” The actress makes it clear right away that “we’re not doing this,” but her co-star hilariously persists, and he actually brings up a few good points.
Shortly after his initial query,Josh Gadasks if The Last Jedi is actually plural, meaning that the title could be referring to bothLuke Skywalker(Mark Hamill) and herself. It has been confirmed thatStar Wars: The Last Jediwill take place directly after the events ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens, where Rey found Luke on the hidden planet of Ahch-To. There have been persistent rumors that this sequel will center on Rey’s Jedi training with Luke Skywalker, which is interrupted when Kylo Ren captures Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac). Rey reportedly leaves her training early to save them, much like how Luke left his training early to save his friends inThe Empire Strikes Back.
At one point during the brief video,Daisy Ridleyteases that she can’t askJosh GadaboutFrozen 2, which leads the actor to try and trade information, “revealing” the previously-confirmed information that his character Olaf will return forFrozen 2. He then goes on to add that the title sounds “ominous,” which is basically the only thing thatDaisy Ridleydoes confirm, adding, “It does sound ominous.” He goes on to ask if “something happens to you and Mark,” or if it’s “just Mark” before asking his final question, “Are you a Jedi?” Given how “force-sensitive” Rey was inStar Wars: The Force Awakens, some believe that she may be The Last Jedi, and if the Jedi in the title is not in fact a plural, then we may be seeing the last ofMark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker.
Yesterday, directorRian Johnsonshared a photo from the edit bay, which showsThe Last Jedititle being put into the movie’s opening crawl. The title was actually seen in the opening crawl ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens, referring to Luke Skywalker as “The Last Jedi,” and there is also a line from Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis) in the movie where he calls Luke Skywalker “The Last Jedi.” As of now, Luke Skywalker technically is The Last Jedi, but if he completes his training with Rey, that may not be the case. While we wait for more onStar Wars: The Last Jedi, take a look at this brief yet humorous video below withJosh GadgrillingDaisy RidleyaboutStar Wars: The Last Jedi, in theaters December 15.
