The world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens shut down a galaxy far, far away (Hollywood) on Monday – with London next in line.
Security at the world premiere across three theatres in LA was beefed up to an enormous level to prevent film details from leaking, but plenty happened on the red carpet, one of the best for years.
Here’s what the stellar cast got up to:
The originals Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (Leia and Luke) made a beeline for one another
Leia e Luke. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/l9DIDZTrbk
— Cinemito (@cinemito) December 15, 2015
Then Harrison Ford got in on the act, and social media went mad for throwback snaps
WHOS CRYING? NOT ME. pic.twitter.com/YgwGhNQ9ct
— andrew garfield's beard (@shxrlocked) December 15, 2015
Legendary Carrie Fisher may have been late to the first premiere (she was Tweeting her tardiness from the car), but she stole the show when she did finally arrive
If you aren't watching, @carrieffisher has taken over the live feed -WMR pic.twitter.com/ebdO7cJg5H
— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 15, 2015
As for the newbies, John Boyega pulled off a purple suit – and gloves – with aplomb
What a night ! London next! pic.twitter.com/67sccu1OYd
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 15, 2015
Daisy Ridley floated her way through with stunning elegance
Daisy Ridley (Rey) arrives on #TheForceAwakens red carpet. pic.twitter.com/HFmwSwGSVR
— Disney (@Disney) December 15, 2015
One of the biggest cheers went to C-3PO and R2D2
by heroichollywood :C-3PO & R2-D2 arrive to the premiere! This was awesome to see! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/awMLAtROrF
— History is Cool (@KnownGoodGeek) December 15, 2015
Until Joseph Gordon-Levitt turned up dressed as Yoda – with Grinch pyjamas
The full #Yoda costume by Joseph Gordon-Levitt includes Grinch pajama pants. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/QfgzfJbcsk
— Janine Lew (@varietyjl) December 15, 2015
Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) was feeling the love and the Christmas spirit
Star Wars VII: #TheForceAwakens world premiere! Christmas came early in the lobby of the @DolbyTheatre @starwars pic.twitter.com/TaPte7sEjS
— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 15, 2015
Naturally there was a Stormtrooper army – maybe Barack Obama was in one – he’s a massive Star Wars fan…
The Stormtroopers enter… #TheForceAwakens #StarWars pic.twitter.com/UTqoEvxENY
— IMDb (@IMDb) December 15, 2015
Once the guests were seated, JJ Abrams reportedly opened the event to his mega, mega film with this opening line
J.J. Abrams' opening line at Star Wars:
"An honor to be with you all at this incredibly low-key event… Apologies to the neighborhood"
— Benjamin Kheng (@benjaminkheng) December 15, 2015
But it was Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy who delivered the tearjerker
Kathleen Kennedy made an emotional speech at the #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens premiere: https://t.co/v95Qg1Etqx 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Xc1epJMbfJ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 15, 2015
And let’s not forget the parents…
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