Daisy Ridley leads cast of The Last Jedi as Star Wars newcomers Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro join the fray on day two of Disney's D23 expo
Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro took their first step into a larger world on Saturday.
The duo appeared at their first official Star Wars event at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim.
They joined their sophomore co-stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Gwendoline Chritstie, as well as old guard Mark Hamill, and fellow freshman Kelly Marie Tran.
Rey of light: Daisy Ridley led cast of Star Wars The Last Jedi at D23 on Saturday
Along with director Rian Johnson, the cast collectively unveiled the first behind the scenes video of the making of The Last Jedi.
The teaser was tinged with sadness, as it heavily featured the late Carrie Fisher, who died shortly after filming her scenes as General Leia Organa.
'Rian has written a story that is unexpected but right. Some of the stuff that happens, people are going to go, "oh my God,” Ridley says in the clip.
'Even though everyone knows it’s the second in the trilogy, it feels like it’s own thing,' she continued.
Master and apprentice: She joined old guard Mark Hamill who plays her instructor in the ways of the Force, Luke Skywalker
Little and large: Kelly Marie Tran, who plays newcomer Rose was also on hand, as was Captain Phasma Gwendoline Christie
A larger world: It was Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro first official Star Wars outing
Ridley is shown in several scenes practicing her light saber skills and performing a myriad of stunts.
Adam Driver - who plays the villain Kylo Ren - wears a white tee as he brushes up on his light saber skills as well.
Boyega - who plays Fin - teases the director for not knowing the proper Wookie sound, referring to the character Chewbacca's famous growl.
First look: The duo also appeared in character for the fist time in newly unveiled behind the scenes footage
Teaser: Hamill addressed the crowd before introducing the footage
Stare down: Rivals Gwendoline and John faced off, leaving a clear winner
Lols: Daisy shared a laugh with director Rian Johnson
To be continued: Boyega finished the first film unconscious, while Ridley came face to face with the elusive Skywalker
Speaking of which, the furry ally can be seen with a production assistant getting his hair done with rollers.
A purple-wigged Dern makes her first appearance as the new character Vice Admiral Holdo, which little background has been revealed.
Immediately afterward, a rogue-ish looking Del Toro is also seen for the first time in character - complete with quaint hat - in a scene with BB-8.
New do: A purple-wigged Laura Dern makes her first appearance as the new character Vice Admiral Holdo, which little background has been revealed
Nice hat: Immediately afterward, a rogue-ish looking Del Toro is also seen for the first time in character - complete with quaint hat - in a scene with BB-8
Undercover: Newbie Tran, who plays a resistance mechanic named Rose, can be spied several times, once alongside Finn undercover in First Order uniforms.
Mantis: Tran grabbed a photo opp with Guardians Of The Galaxy's Pom Klementieff
New artwork: Three new posters for Star Wars: The Last Jedi were revealed at D23 on Saturday; this one features the late Carrie Fisher
Newbie Tran, who plays a resistance mechanic named Rose, can be spied several times, once alongside Finn undercover in First Order uniforms.
Several new creatures are shown as a tiny seal-like robot is debuted as well as a wolf whose fur seems to be made of icicles.
A camera operator gets red soil blown up in his face as they film a special effects laden scene.
'Even though I think I know it all,' Hamill says at one point, 'they throw things at me story-wise that I never could have imagined.'
The video ends with fan favorite Admiral Ackbar exclaiming: 'That's a wrap!'
Fourteen on one: Disney assembled Sebastian Stan, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Josh Brolin, and Chris Hemsworth, producer Kevin Feige, and actors Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Tom Holland, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, and Anthony Mackie
Clash of the titans: Thor had to referee a fight between Iron Man and Thanos
Ragnarok: A Thor v Hulk 2 preview was on the cards
Bad guys: Disney unveiled statues of the Children of Thanos, known as the Black Order in the comics, consisting of Corvus Glaive, Ebony Maw, Proxima Midnight, and Black Dwarf, who seems to have been renamed Cull Obsidian
Star Wars: The Last Jedi debuts on December 15th, 2017.
Elsewhere at D23, Disney revealed its upcoming Avengers Infinity War would not be as one-sided as previously thought, as super villain Thanos's back-up were unveiled.
Producer Kevin Feige joined 15 of the Marvel stars on stage together to show the first ever trailer for the highly anticipated mega-crossover.
They also unveiled statues of the Children of Thanos, known as the Black Order in the comics, consisting of Corvus Glaive, Ebony Maw, Proxima Midnight, and Black Dwarf, who seems to have been renamed Cull Obsidian.
Emily Blunt was also on hand to present a first look at her modern version of Mary Poppins.
Petal power: Emily Blunt came up roses as she dazzled at Walt Disney Studios D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, on Saturday
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