In an interview with ign, rian johnson explains why luke uses anakins blue lightsaber instead of his green saber in the last jedi, saying it was meant to have maximum effect on kylo ren. In my stupid fan script of episode ix, i even envisioned a scene with kylo trying to build his proper saber from a fresh crystal, it starts to bleed, to become red, than it immediately becomes purple, and lukes force ghost appears to mock him that he still cant choose a side. Anakin skywalkers second lightsaber was the weapon constructed and wielded by jedi knight anakin skywalker. Do you think luke still has his old green one still. Luke has clearly been studying and may know where to get a crystal for rey to build in her training with the force. Nov 18, 2018 luke is holding his iconic green lightsaber hilt, but he has not ignited the glowing weapon. How does luke skywalker have his blue lightsaber in empire. Its also worth pointing out that even if we did see all of luke s outfit in the film, that wouldnt disprove the presence of the weapon because, postorder66, its common for jedi to. In my stupid fan script of episode ix, i even envisioned a scene with kylo trying to build his proper saber from a fresh crystal, it starts to bleed, to become red, than it immediately becomes purple, and luke s force ghost appears to mock him that he still cant choose a side.
Or at least it will be green also if he built a new one. Lukes missing green lightsaber proves hes gone dark side star wars 8 the last jedi trailers and posters have shown no sign of luke skywalkers green lightsaber. Luke pushes this ren to his death using the force, throwing him in the air a great distance. Luke skywalkers green lightsaber wookieepedia fandom. Episode 8 source, luke and rey will find themselves on the planet ahchto just before. Episode vi return of the jedi in which luke activates his green lightsaber for. So, i was listening to his show rebel yell, and he proffered a very interesting theory about the origin of lukes green lightsaber from return of the jedi for those who dont remember, obiwan kenobi gave luke his fathers lightsaber in star wars, one with a blue blade, which was lost when darth vader cut lukes swordhand off in the empire strikes back. Star wars has basically perfected the art of spoilerfree marketing ever since the franchise relaunch with the force awakens, and it looks like the absence of luke skywalkers green lightsaber from marketing for the last jedi is one of the newest missing puzzle pieces. Between esb and rotj there is a book called shadows of the empire. The new star wars lightsaber canon and what it could. Mystery surrounding lukes postreturn of the jedi backstory is nothing new, starting with his near complete absence from tfa. Because, as jedi are required to do, he built it himself.
Rian johnson explains why lukes lightsaber was blue and not. What happened to luke skywalkers rotj green lightsaber. Luke skywalkers lightsaber was the first lightsaber constructed by luke skywalker and the second one he owned. Does luke have his green lightsaber in episode 8 of star. But, in 1983, lukes green lightsaber was almost blue. Did luke use the green crystal from yodas lightsaber for. Luke is holding his iconic green lightsaber hilt, but he has not ignited the glowing weapon. Star wars episode 8 lightsaber duel leaks, and luke. I hope luke keeps his green saber and also takes the blue one back. Making star wars, a site that has had a pretty good track record with advanced spoilers, has shared the details of an epicsounding lightsaber battle from an unnamed source close to director rian johnsons production, and if true, it will make luke skywalker fans giddy according to the star wars. Youtube user mike zeroh recently shared some information he claims to have received from a source who accurately tipped him off on the force awakens. Rian johnson explains why lukes lightsaber was blue and.
Luke s green lightsaber was last seen hanging from his belt during the celebrations on endor. What do you think lukes lightsaber will be like in episode 8. Aug 09, 2017 in this episode of the star wars canon library, brian gives his thoughts on when the next trailer for episode 8 will drop, as well as some evidence concerning a certain green lightsaber. Star wars 8 the last jedi will show the grave of mara jade luke skywalkers wife in the expanded universe with his green lightsaber guarding it, according to an amazing new fan theory. Eagleeyed fans quickly noticed the jedi master was holding a blade that had supposedly. While the final product remained largely faithful to these designs, luke simplified the weapon considerably, as this was his first attempt at constructing a lightsaber. Startling luke skywalker rumor will have you questioning his. Luke is basically tailoring this projection to have maximum effect on kylo, he explained.
When luke skywalker first ignited his green blade in return of the jedi, it must have come as a surprise to fans who paid attention to this sort of thing lukes previous lightsaber, which he lost during his battle with vader in the empire strikes back, had been blue even promotional material for return of the jedi depicted luke with a blue lightsaber, like tim reamers style a. Mar 11, 2017 today lets discuss star wars episode 8 the last jedi when it comes to luke skywalker and his green lightsaber. Lukes official lucasfilm branded lightsaber is the green one. Luke skywalkers final scene in the last jedi saw him wield his old blue. Jan 12, 2018 star wars 8 luke and his green lightsaber it was one of the biggest clues that luke wasnt really there. Anakin skywalkers second lightsaber wookieepedia fandom. Luke managed to put together his second lightsaber himself, without outside help. Also luke s green lightsaber makes a completely unique sound thats never been used for any other lightsaber. Luke skywalker uses his green lightsaber from return of the jedi in star. From what has been described, luke closes his eyes and dismantles both lightsabers, all metal and. Luke s blue lightsaber edited to green, plus the replacement of the hilt.
Dec 14, 2019 the green lightsaber was lukes second lightsaber and was created by him to replace his fathers blue lightsaber, as it was lost after their encounter in star wars. Moana, a heroine kids and adults alike will admire and cheer for. Sep 30, 2017 this would be the perfect moment for luke to overcome his new aversion to jedi tools and dramatically call the family lightsaber to his hand. Rian johnson has explained why it was that luke used a blue lightsaber in star wars. This weapons design was based on schematics luke found in his mentors hut on tatooine. Ezras second lightsaber was a lightsaber constructed by ezra bridger, a padawan and rebel who lived in the years prior to the battle of yavin, sometime after the destruction of his first one at the hands of darth vader during the mission to malachor. Over the course of episode viii, we gradually learn why ben solo turned to the dark side and the results arent pretty. In tlgs flashbacks, kylo ren had a blue lightsaber, which seems to hint that all the trainees had their own. The force awakens, ren was seen holding what some thought was luke skywalkers deactivated green lightsaber. Lukes green lightsaber was last seen hanging from his belt during the celebrations on endor.
When i rewatched episode 7 about a week ago and rey joined up with luke, this got me thinking. Episode viii the last jedi writerdirector rian johnson explains why luke skywalker mark hamill uses anakins blue lightsaber in his climactic duel with kylo ren adam driver. This would be the perfect moment for luke to overcome his new aversion to jedi tools and dramatically call the family lightsaber to his hand. After darth maul killed quigon jinn, obiwan kenobi kept his masters lightsaber. Star wars 8 luke and his green lightsaber it was one of the biggest clues that luke wasnt really there. A lot of sharpeyed folks have pointed out that luke threw the green lightsaber away when he told the emperor that he.
Coronation street has 20 episodes left and will stop airing in first. That will change in episode viii, and heres what we think hell be up to. Jeez obiwan was a real crystal monger on tatooine, had his lightsaber, mauls lightsaber, quigons lightsaber and anakins. I was planning to watch star wars first trilogy some time in the future maybe five years from now, and the fact that you spoiled that luke s lightsaber was blue just ruins the experience of the movie for me, you should be ashamed of yourself op, the movie is only 39 years old, goddammit. Mar 15, 2019 the return of luke s green lightsaber immersionvfx. He likely retrieved it after the emperor was defeated. Luke takes his arm out and uses the force and pulls the lightsaber from rey gently, her lightsaber floats through the air in. Did luke skywalker have his second lightsaber with him. Startling luke skywalker rumor will have you questioning. Why lukes lightsaber is green in return of the jedi.
Today lets discuss star wars episode 8 the last jedi when it comes to luke skywalker and his green lightsaber. The source leaked zeroh a scene involving luke skywalker and rey. Lukes blue lightsaber edited to green, plus the replacement of the hilt. Mar 24, 2017 between esb and rotj there is a book called shadows of the empire. The force awakens, luke skywalker wasnt around much. The lightsabers marketing absence in and of itself isnt very noteworthy, seeing as theres a lot of things the last jedi still isnt showing, but even lukes action figures dont come with a lightsaber despite belt loops and hands equipped to hold an accessory of that type. How did luke skywalker got his green lightsaber legends. Luke skywalkers green lightsaber, also known as luke skywalkers. If luke skywalker chose not to pursue the path of a jedi what would he have. Luke is convalescencing from his duel with vader and going through rehab with his new mechanical hand. A star wars story movie shows that empire was controlling kyber crystal reservoirs. The lightsaber s marketing absence in and of itself isnt very noteworthy, seeing as theres a lot of things the last jedi still isnt showing, but even luke s action figures dont come with a lightsaber despite belt loops and hands equipped to hold an accessory of that type. Mar 29, 2016 new star wars video shows the journey of luke s lightsaber.
Its hilt was similar to that of obiwan kenobis third lightsaber, as skywalker modeled his weapon on his. Luke used the weapon while rescuing han solo and also during the battle of endor. The rise of skywalker, the third entry in disneys star wars trilogy, bringing together the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies. In the hands of a sith, the newly anointed darth vader, the lightsaber was used to cut. Star wars episode 8 the last jedi luke skywalker green. I have just rewatched the scene, and cant see anywhere where that lightsaber fell in any of the shots, nor do i see a single shot where luke would pick up his. Rotj, luke defiantly hurls away his lightsaber according to both screenplay and novelization before declaring i am a jedi, as my father was before me. The ignition sounds for anakins lightsaber in tfa were always extremely muddled, and it never seemed to be the same each time. Star wars 8 spoiler teases epic luke skywalker fight scene. The saga began in 1977 with the film now known as star wars. People have been discussing a particular scene in the last jedi. The origin of lukes greens saber is connected to a lastminute change during the postproduction of return of the jedi.
With 35 years between return of the jedi and the force awakens, theres obviously ample opportunity for it to be lost or destroyed, but it could have also been damaged or stolen by kylo ren when he betrayed luke s new jedi order. Episode vi return of the jedi in which luke activates his green lightsaber for the first time. Does luke have his green lightsaber in episode 8 of star wars. I was planning to watch star wars first trilogy some time in the future maybe five years from now, and the fact that you spoiled that lukes lightsaber was blue just ruins the experience of the movie for me, you should be ashamed of yourself op, the movie is only 39 years old, goddammit. While stealing a box of kyber crystals from empire goons shouldnt be difficult, i am concerned about a ritual in which younglings find crystals hidden behind mysteries a star wars. Episode vii the force awakens continued the story of lucasfilms sequel. Jan 11, 2018 rian johnson has explained why it was that luke used a blue lightsaber in star wars. He then ignites his signature green lightsaber last seen in return of the jedi, killing another knight. Though, no mention has been made yet about what actually happened to lukes green lightsaber. Why luke didnt use his green lightsaber in that scene the.
Theres a fantastic and expensive toy of obiwan that came out last year called the mythos obiwan that depicts a kenobi in between the events of episodes iii and iv and hes got quigons lightsaber dangling from his pack, along with anakins its my headcannon now that obiwan grabbed his stuff including. This has caused quite a bit of confusion amongst fans. Get a notification ding when you click the bell thing. When luke skywalker first ignited his green blade in return of the jedi, it must have come as a surprise to fans who paid attention to this sort of thing lukes previous lightsaber, which he lost during his battle with vader in the empire strikes back, had been blue. Luke built his green saber before yoda died, so that wouldnt work out. It is speculated that luke is giving rey a lesson she skipped out on. Jun 19, 2016 an email detailing a scene from star wars. The rise of skywalker could come thanks to luke skywalkers green lightsaber. Does luke still have his green lightsaber from star wars. If he took it, then rey could use the crystal inside to make her own lightsaber or.
Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. After luke lost his lightsaber in the cloud city, he built a new lightsaber. Dec 14, 2016 who knows if he had it with him, but it is interesting to wonder if he still had it in his possession at the time rey found him. So obviously rey now has anakinslukes old lightsaber at the end of tfa. Why luke still has his green lightsaber screen rant. Mar 11, 2017 star wars 8 the last jedi will show the grave of mara jade luke skywalkers wife in the expanded universe with his green lightsaber guarding it, according to an amazing new fan theory. We should have all known this wasnt really luke, because theres no way he cut his hair that fast, and wed also seen that particular lightsaber destroyed by rey and kylo ren a bit earlier. The crystal then keeps its color as anakins blue lightsaber did even when luke who later constructed a green one and now rey used it.
The skywalker saga is nearing its end with star wars. We could see him dual wield like anakin in aotc, or maybe when things get hairy in the climax of the film he tosses the blue one to finn so he can use it again while luke uses his green saber. Also lukes green lightsaber makes a completely unique sound thats never been used for any other lightsaber. During celebration v in 2010, mark hamill and george lucas debuted a deleted scene from the 1983 film star wars. From where did luke get kyber crystals to build a lightsaber. But instead of wielding the green lightsaber fans became. The fact that several posters and some merchandise have featured luke holding his old bluebladed lightsaber the one. Leia, chewie and lando are trying to track down boba fett as he has decided t. This strongly suggests that rey keeps the anakin luke hot potato blue lightsaber and uses it, which in turn strongly suggests that luke still has his green one. Luke is basically tailoring this projection to have maximum effect on kylo. Lukes missing green lightsaber proves hes gone dark side star wars 8 the last jedi trailers and posters have shown no. Do you think rey will continue to use the old blue saber or build her own. Star wars 8 last jedi news this kylo ren revelation is big.
The first black knight has an axe and moves towards luke but is force pushed away to his death after being thrown through the air. Star wars 8 last jedi news this kylo ren revelation is. The last jedi is marching on at the global box office and is still. Built as a replacement for anakins first lightsaber, it was carried by its creator throughout the clone wars and after anakin turned against the jedi order by joining the sith lord darth sidious. Is luke going to use his lightsaber in the last jedi. Did luke retrieve his lightsaber from second death star. Why luke didnt use his green lightsaber at the end of last jedi. In this episode of the star wars canon library, brian gives his thoughts on when the next trailer for episode 8 will drop, as well as some evidence concerning a certain green lightsaber. Now weh ave learned over numerous star wars episode 8 plot leaks that luke skywalker. This video clip shows quigon jinns lightsaber is green, just like luke s new lightsaber. Star wars episode 8 does luke have his green lightsaber what. Many believe he destroyed it after sinking the xwing on ahchto as he denounced the force, and that. New star wars video shows the journey of lukes lightsaber.
Luke skywalker activating his lightsaber for the first time. May 05, 2017 in the original trailer for episode vii. Jan 11, 2018 though, no mention has been made yet about what actually happened to luke s green lightsaber. He could have lost the lightsaber in a variety of ways.
Does lukes lightsaber prove he fell to the dark side. Did luke skywalker have his second lightsaber with him when. The ultimate fate of lukes green lightsaber first seen in return of the jedi and last seen in his hands prior to his falling out with ben is unknown, but it is most likely either on the island where rey found him or near the ruins of the school he built. Sure seems to indicate that luke absolutely could have acquired multiple other lightsabers and in fact probably should have had spares around from the. Over the course of episode viii, we gradually learn why ben solo. The real reason luke skywalker has a green lightsaber. May 19, 2016 luke skywalker engages the knights on the beach while kylo attempts to kill rey. The last jedi doesnt just feature the return of luke skywalker, but also his green lightsaber from return of the jedi. Following the destruction of ezra bridgers lightsaber by darth vader at malachor ezra built a new lightsaber sometime between 3 bby and 2 bby. Who knows if he had it with him, but it is interesting to wonder if he still had it in his possession at the time rey found him. After luke dispatches the first knight he ignites his green lightsaber. He knows that kylos achilles heel is his rage, and so thats why he.