Watch the 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' trailer that debuted during the Olympics
The mission has been revealed, but the Empire stands ready to defend itself against any and all rebellious forces, as the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — unveiled Thursday during Olympic coverage on NBC — makes clear.
The movie, directed by Gareth Edwards, features Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, the leader of a team tasked with stealing plans for the Death Star ahead of the events of the first Star Wars movie in 1977. Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker and Diego Luna are amongst her team, with Ben Mendelsohn leading the Imperial charge in response.
James Earl Jones returns as the voice of Darth Vader, his first time voicing the character in a feature film since 2005's Star Wars: Episode III —Revenge of the Sith.
There was a bit of a wait for the trailer to drop — it came more than two-and-a-half hours into NBC's primetime Olympic coverage. Fans on Twitter shared their thoughts on the wait.
Hey, NBC! This is the only medal ceremony we care about!! We want #RogueOne ! pic.twitter.com/QhkHqPiPY3
— Matt Blundell (@Blundellio) August 12, 2016
Still waiting for @starwars#RogueOne trailer. pic.twitter.com/EXaFrTKIsy
— Jeremy Art (@jeremyart) August 12, 2016
The one time @NBCOlympics DOESN'T go to a commercial break is when everyone is waiting for the #RogueOne trailer.
— Jared Mecham (@jaredmecham) August 12, 2016
When Michael Phelps has won his 22nd #gold but you are still waiting for the #RogueOne Trailer pic.twitter.com/M2Kj9a6okB
— Brent Axe (@BrentAxeMedia) August 12, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be released Dec. 16.
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