Today is officially known asStar WarsDay. And while we’re sure to see some bigStar Wars: The Force Awakenssurprises ahead on this particular May 4, Vanity Fair kicked things off right by premiering 6 new photos from their exclusive magazine shoot. While yesterday brought us the cover of the magazine, which featuredHarrison Ford,John Boyega,Daisy Ridley, Chewbacca and BB-8, we know get a look atAdam Driverrevealed in character as Kylo Ren standing against a snowy backdrop of an unidentified ice planet as he is flanked by two new Snowtroopers. We also get to seeLupita Nyong’oin her motion capture suit, which confirms that she will be playing a CGI character. Her name is Maz Kanata and she is a space pirate.
Most amazingly, we get an entire six page spread of new Aliens and other assorted practical creatures who will be making up the backdrop of this new world. This is accompanied by yet another photo ofOscar Isaacas X-Wing Fight Poe Dameron.J.J. Abramsis seen in two different photos. One finds him directingDaisy Ridleyin the desret on her new sand speeder. The other finds him surrounded byKathleen KennedyandJohn Williams.
Much of the real story behindStar Wars: The Force Awakenshas not yet been revealed. This latest sci-fi adventure set in a galaxy far, far away takes place 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and features a new generation of swashbuckling heroes and shadowy villains, as well as the return of fan-favorite smugglers, princesses, and Jedi. Famed photographerAnnie Leibovitzis responsible for all of these new images, which you may pick up in Vanity Fair at a newsstand near you. Take a look at these awesome new photos, and stay tuned throughout the day for moreStar Warsexcitement:
