Benicio Del Toro On Rian Johnson Helming STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII
About a month ago, it was revealed that Benicio Del Toro has signed on to play the villain in Rian Johnson's Star Wars: Episode VIII. Aside from that, we virtually know nothing else about the film. In a recent interview, Del Toro praises Johnson and reveals what he will bring to the franchise...
In the video above, Benicio Del Toro (who will play the villain in Star Wars: Episode VIII), sat down with Empire and revealed what he thinks director Rian Johnson will bring to the Star Wars franchise. "He’s [going to] bring a cool, sci-fi realism, if I may say that. I love his film Looper, and I just like talking to him about the film." He then continued, and said that Johnson will infuse the next film with "steroids". "He’s one of those new talented people that Star Wars is hiring to infuse the franchise with new steroids." Let's hope he does just that.
Anyhow, Star Wars: Episode VIII will star Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and is set to hit theaters May 26, 2017. What do you think about this news? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!