Described as "an intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe," director Anthony Wonke's doc The Director and the Jedi offers fans everywhere a behind-the-scenes look at the latest Star Wars film. Director Rian Johnson is the focus of the feature, or at least the stand-in for the surprisingly divisive film itself, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In this relatively short 11-minute opening clip, there are a ton of behind-the-scenes looks to enjoy, so I can only imagine what awaits viewers in the full two-hour-and-15-minute version arriving with the film's Blu-ray on March 27th.

In this clip, we get to see Johnson alongside producers Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman as they attempt to wrangle the insane production schedule into something manageable. Honing in more on his director's duties, we also get to see Johnson working with Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley as they workshop a now-famous scene and shape it into what will eventually appear in front of millions of fans around the world. We also get phenomenal backstage shots of some of the 100 sets in all stages of construction as well as a return visit to some of the film's most iconic locations. It's a fantastic teaser for the full feature, which arrives soon!

Check out the 11-minute sneak peek at The Director and the Jedi below (via IMDb):

Get a sneak preview of 'The Director and The Jedi,' Anthony Wonke's film documenting Rian Johnson's process coming in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

And for more on The Last Jedi, be sure to check out these recent write-ups:

Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi—the next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga— Earned critical acclaim and the No. 1 spot atop 2017’s list of highest-grossing films. The visually stunning film welcomes the return of original characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and C-3PO and further explores the deepening journey of the saga’s new members, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren. Now families can bring home the movie digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, two weeks before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27.  This release also marks Disney’s first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing experience.

 

Director Rian Johnson takes fans on an intimate journey into the creation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in a feature-length documentary, explaining his unique interpretation of the Force, detailing the painstaking process of creating Snoke, and deconstructing action-packed scenes from the film such as the epic space battle and the final confrontation. Johnson also reveals two exclusive scenes, featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, as well as 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes, in addition to his audio commentary.

Bonus features include:

  • The Director and the Jedi – Go deep behind the scenes with writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey through the production of the movie—and experience what it’s like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon.
  • Balance of the Force – Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
  • Scene Breakdowns
    • Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the characters who bring it all to life.
    • Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating the movie’s malevolent master villain.
    • Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into creating the stunning world seen in the movie’s final confrontation, including the interplay between real-word locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing the crystal foxes, and much more.
  • Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) – Writer-director Rian Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie featuring Andy Serkis’ riveting, raw on-set performance before his digital makeover into Snoke.
  • Deleted Scenes – With an introduction and optional commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
  • Audio Commentary – View the movie with in-depth feature audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
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