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.
In this video, Naomi Ackie, who plays new character Jannah, and Kelly Marie Tran, who returns as Rose Tico, talk being role models and being the most fun at the media event.
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' JJ Abrams
Watch: Exclusive interview with Star Wars' Keri Russell