About Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Directed by Gareth Edwards, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a 2016 film set in the iconic Star Wars universe, serving as a prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy. The film tells the story of a group of Rebel spies who undertake a mission to steal the Death Star's construction plans, an event that directly leads into the narrative of "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope".

Making / Production

"Rogue One" is the first standalone Star Wars feature film outside the main saga. Its production involved a mix of shooting in locations like Maldives, Iceland, and Jordan and extensive use of visual effects. The film is noted for its use of motion capture technology to bring back characters from the original film and creating battle sequences.

Actors

• Felicity Jones plays Jyn Erso, a young woman with a checkered past who becomes a vital part of the Rebel mission to steal the Death Star plans.
• Diego Luna plays Cassian Andor, a dedicated and somber Rebel intelligence officer.
• Ben Mendelsohn plays Orson Krennic, the ambitious and ruthless director of the Death Star project.
• Donnie Yen plays Chirrut Îmwe, a blind warrior with a strong connection to the Force.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Rogue One" is the first Star Wars film to have its music composed by someone other than John Williams. Instead, Michael Giacchino helmed the score.
• The film brought back deceased actor Peter Cushing's character Grand Moff Tarkin using CGI and motion-capture technology.
• No opening crawl was included in this film, breaking with a Star Wars tradition.

Awards

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" was nominated for two Academy Awards — Best Sound Mixing and Best Visual Effects.

Quotes

• "You can stand to see the Imperial flag reign across the galaxy?" - Cassian Andor
• "I've got a bad feeling about..." - K-2SO
• "Rebellions are built on hope." - Jyn Erso

Music, Soundtrack

• "Rogue One" theme — featured during the end credits, emphasizing the team's unity and the hope they represent.
• "Imperial Suite" — representative of the might and oppressive reach of the Galactic Empire.
• "Jyn Erso Theme" — symbolizing the individuality and determination of the film's central character.