Ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Herald was invited to the global media launch event in Los Angeles. Chris Reed had NZ-exclusive interviews with the cast and director.
Here, director, producer and co-writer J.J. Abrams talks about a Kiwi mate and explains how he coped with the pressure of ending a nine-film cycle.
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' John Boyega
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Daisy Ridley
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Richard E Grant
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Anthony Daniels and Joonas Suotamo
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Billy Dee Williams
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Keri Russell
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran
