By: Dominic Jones
The cast of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens just wrapped a special (nearly three hour long) Twitter Q&A with fans. Participants from the cast were Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, and Gwendoline Christie, as well as director JJ Abrams and producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. We've got highlights from the Q&A below (unfortunately, due to Twitter's new "quoting" feature you can see the question posed in the tweet, only links to them! You'll have to click through if you want to see the question. Wish it was otherwise).
The sword fight with Rey and Kilo Ren. Fantastic visual storytelling. - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/RqKef1a6rx— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015YES. He’s had some work done! - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/fCFBcrYr7Y— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015Better than a real job. - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/kR96NQLX1i— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015I had a much smaller trailer. - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/sDu16DDQR5— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015I’ve never thought to ask anyone if they know who Han Solo is. I sure don’t bring it up! - Harrison Ford https://t.co/has5odHdxB— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015I’ve never used a Han Solo quote! - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/xtVD1JascK— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015The clothes make the man. - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/CBtlgUUM4p— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015The combination of the visual excitement, the power of the myth, & the energy of the narrative all together. - HF https://t.co/ef8q4Owg60— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015The new characters played by Daisy, John, Adam, Lupita, and Oscar. All fantastic, fresh and talented. - HF https://t.co/5OdmLwFcin— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Chewbacca. - Harrison Ford #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/1p7Nv8dpbN— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
As much of a thrilling blast as it ever was. - @carrieffisherhttps://t.co/QZOB7yEz2d— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015Character has changed, I’m older, more exhausted. - @carrieffisher#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/EeBuDLt1k8— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015He is not named after anyone. People are named after him. - @carrieffisher#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/v2f3E2IDxm— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015Good, I was jealous. For having the first experience. It was fun to watch. - @carrieffisher#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/yEYMqwK7Of— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015The scene where I did not know my dialogue well. - @carrieffisher#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/qIwypJEZ3J— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015I would like my own Millennium Falcon. Gary would be the driver. - @carrieffisher#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/BVEdJnMkto— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
I dont feel a pressure except from myself! I just wanted to do a good job, & I hope people like my performance. - DR https://t.co/c0vzUMOOGH— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015If people connect to Rey’s story and relate to her, and because of that relate to me, I will be thrilled. - DR https://t.co/6NWDadkyZl— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Hope and openness. - Daisy Ridley #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/qpFapmlprK— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015The first day was incredibly challenging as it was the beginning of the journey for me. (1/2) https://t.co/x4gDKo4CMS— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015(2/2) Being surrounded by an incredible cast and crew and having JJ guiding me through let me conquer that. - Daisy Ridley— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015.@sherrilynling asks to Oscar and Daisy: can the two of you do a duet sometime? #TwitterAwakenspic.twitter.com/z6WkI3dXIa— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015 
John Boyega
BB-8 for sure! I like a droid that can move fast! - @JohnBoyega#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/QjHlOxFWs6— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Ultimate fight between good and evil! The movies that influenced my imagination and a fun movie. - @JohnBoyegahttps://t.co/GX5LFUccBE— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Thank you! The training was amazing. It was choreographed and I must say I learnt a lot. - @JohnBoyegahttps://t.co/ocq5DaCceS— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015@_ayhay asks: If you could choose between Jedi and Sith, what would you like to be? #TwitterAwakenspic.twitter.com/9GBi1Cq3Ww— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015While Harrison was working hard on set I took his golf buggy for a ride. - @JohnBoyega#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/DrPVoB4c3i— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
2 from what I remember. It was like being home. - Oscar Isaac #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/Ahm8EUhhyZ— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015When Anthony Daniels started speaking as C-3PO. - Oscar Issac #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/a5wn7YL173— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Pretending to fly an X-Wing seemed a daunting task. I read about pilots in combat to understand mindset. - OI https://t.co/x4gDKo4CMS— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015The fight between Darth Maul, Obi Wan and Qui-Gon Jinn at the end of The Phantom Menace. - Oscar Isaac https://t.co/upNwOnEYsL— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015@MrBazingaa He totally believes in the Force. Committed to the Resistance. - Oscar Isaac #TwitterAwakens— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Bringing humor to the galaxy. - Oscar Isaac #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/IoruE6U7MT— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
.@Dutdutgreydut asks: What are you going to miss most about filming Episode VII: pic.twitter.com/hEHyPjXFna— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015.@heatherthellama asks: If you had a lightsaber in real life, what color would yours be? pic.twitter.com/Kj2AAFlRtC— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015@MendozaJavier18 asks: Did any of you get to take costumes or props home to put on display? #TwitterAwakenspic.twitter.com/Ko6o0n1xVC— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
This is a very proud moment and I can’t think of two better people to share this with! - @lovegwendolinehttps://t.co/f0Y0jD5Mjl— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Every day on set was a divine experience and completely mind-blowing. - @lovegwendoline#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/1XSayfY5sR— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Oscar Issac would scream every time he saw BB-8! - @lovegwendoline#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/4HSs9JwA5X— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015If I were to tell you this then I would have to kill you. - @lovegwendoline#TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/D1cT3VToil— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Both entirely high level cool - my first crush was R2-D2, now I am in obsessional love with BB-8. - @lovegwendolinehttps://t.co/KNs0zOCDjY— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
Go make your movie! You have in your pocket (I assume) a camera good enough to make a feature! #tangerine - JA https://t.co/Itr7VjVJaI— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Yes, Mark. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! - JJ Abrams #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/PvwYCSICUz— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015I stole a BB-8. But don’t tell anyone. - JJ Abrams #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/gUHk9ReLJw— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015.@ballingerfamily asks: How did you make the new lightsaber? Instructions & materials pls. pic.twitter.com/shoO11srMx— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015I was 1% more excited than scared. Then we started shooting and it rocketed up to 2%. - JJ Abrams #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/AkBZQMc4jY— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Absolute definition of “the best." He's as kind & wise as he is talented. Wait until you hear the new themes! - JA https://t.co/7c1YS12EiZ— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Because I was stupid and exhausted. I meant to say that so many have perceived SW as a boys' club & it ain't. (1/2) https://t.co/6YytJd5Mqt— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015(2/2) Never has been -- and I hope girls and women see themselves in Rey (and not Phasma)!— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015
No - maybe someday, however. - Kathleen Kennedy #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/pJIuBEckYW— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2015Thank you. I’m happy to see that change is slowly happening and more women are coming on the scene. - KK https://t.co/WsJvOyRbTK— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Yes they are! - Kathleen Kennedy #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/QghIVdFI2n— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015This movie was pretty non-stop from beginning to end. - Kathleen Kennedy #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/71b1usJJFj— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Agreed. The tension between the dark side & the light makes for complicated relationships inside the stories. - KK https://t.co/KqjmqTSAGi— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Luke Skywalker. - Kathleen Kennedy #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/su1SCJ1zFr— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Yes - casting is happening now. - Kathleen Kennedy #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/dhLuY6kWoI— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015It gave us chills to see new characters evolve within such a familiar universe. - Kathleen Kennedy #TwitterAwakenshttps://t.co/6LEvlreulk— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015No, there’s a retro aspect but everything is in service to new stories and characters. - Kathleen Kennedy https://t.co/5ZHdQZrnFM— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015Thanks to the cast and crew The Force Awakens for such an amazing and fun Q&A!
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