Facts and trivia about Rogue One
Here's some facts and trivia about the development, production and detail of Rogue One, the first Star Wars anthology film.
- The film's working title was 'Red Cup'. Star Wars films have an odd naming history.
- Its place in the Star Wars time line is just before A New Hope. It is also 5 years after the Star Wars Rebels television show.
- Visual effects legend John Knoll came up with the story. He pitched it to Kathleen Kennedy and the rest is history.
- Doug Chiang is the production designer. His claim to fame is design work on the prequel trilogies.
- Garry Whitta wrote the first draft of the screenplay and came up with the film's title. Gary is known for his work on The Book of Eli and After Earth.
- Screenwriter and director Christopher McQuarrie did a two week pass on the script post Whitta's effort. McQuarrie is best known for winning an Oscar for scripting The Usual Suspects and has had a strong career since so his involvement is notable.
- This is the first Star Wars movie where the title of the movie is said. Bodhi Rook says it, confirming the title of the movie is a call sign.
- Alan Tudyk plays Enforcer Robot, K-250. He filmed a small cameo as a pilot called Wray Nerely but it was cut out.
- It is the first big screen Star Wars movie that John Williams has not recorded the score for. Michael Giacchino composed the music for Rogue One.
- The "I don't like you either" guy, Dr. Evazan as a blink and you'll miss him cameo. You'll remember his as they guy giving Luke Skywalker a hard time in the Cantina Bar in ANH, a hard time until Obi-Wan stepped in and sorted things out.
- Genevieve O'Reilly reprised her role as Mon Mothma, whom she previously played in Revenge of the Sith.
- Jimmy Smits also returns as Leia's father, Bail Organna. He played supporting roles in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith
- Character 'Saw Gerrera' original featured in Star Wars: Clone Wars television show. Gerrera is played by Oscar winner, Forrest Whitaker.
