
That said, with thirty years since the events depicted in Return of the Jedi, a lot has changed and, viewers may need a crash-course in who-is-who for The Force Awakens.Īs a result, we've put together a guide of all the characters (and organizations) that are set for appearance in Star Wars: Episode 7. Seeing Luke Skywalker back on the big screen will be a moment to remember but Episode 7 also features a diverse cast of fresh faces poised to lead new adventures in the Galaxy Far, Far Away.


Yet, as anticipation builds for Episode 7, fans are becoming increasingly excited about the new faces set for debut in The Force Awakens - whether light or dark, Resistance or The First Order. When it was first announced that the Star Wars brand had been acquired by Disney, with the intention to make a whole new sequel trilogy of live-action films, there were a lot of questions: Who would direct? How would Episode 7 tie-into the larger Star Wars saga? Would divisive franchise creator George Lucas be involved? However, one question was asked more than any other: Will Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, the original heroes of Star Wars, return - and, if so, how big a role will they play? Two years later, and we now know that Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa are set to return for The Force Awakens - in significant roles. In the meantime, if you're looking for Star Wars 7 spoilers, check out our Biggest Force Awakens Spoilers and Reveals list. NOTE: This guide will be updated with SPOILERS for Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens after opening weekend.
