Gareth Edwards Interview at the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Premiere in London

The transcript covers the experience of a filmmaker tasked with reviving Darth Vader for a new generation. It delves into the pressures of filming, the filmmaker's personal Star Wars fandom, and the surreal experience of being offered a role in creating a Star Wars film. The narrative includes a personal journey to Tunisia to visit iconic Star Wars locations and the emotional rollercoaster of accepting a significant film project.

What is the main challenge the speaker faces when filming a new Star Wars movie?

• Finding suitable filming locations

• Creating new characters

• Managing a large budget

• Blocking out external pressures

What unique experience did the speaker have during their 30th birthday?

• Attended a Star Wars convention

• Met the original Star Wars cast

• Stayed in Luke Skywalker's house

• Visited the Death Star set

What does the speaker consider as a potential future adventure?

• Directing another Star Wars film

• Starting a Star Wars museum

• Going to space

• Writing a Star Wars novel

Why did the speaker initially doubt the offer to work on a Star Wars film?

• They had no interest in Star Wars

• They believed it was impossible to connect to the original

• They were busy with another project

• They thought it was a prank

What was the speaker's reaction to the possibility of someone else making the film?

• They couldn't live with themselves

• They felt relieved

• They were indifferent

• They were excited