The Last Jedi premiered last night in Los Angeles. It was a star-studded event with the cast, director Rian Johnson, and Disney/Lucasfilm executives front and center. Costumed characters such as droids and Stormtroopers were everywhere. The event, as well as the movie itself, was dedicated to the late Carrie Fisher.
Here’s giant poster of #Leia at the #starwars #thelastjedi #premiere. #CarrieFisher #rip pic.twitter.com/bBHRjanFKg
— Carly Mallenbaum (@ThatGirlCarly) December 10, 2017
"I do want to acknowledge and dedicate tonight to Carrie," Johnson said from the stage, looking to the sky. "I know she's up there right now flipping me the bird, saying, 'Damn it Rian, how dare you bring the mood down and make this night a solemn tribute.' So let's have a blast together for Carrie."
The Last Jedi is dedicated to Fisher with the inscription, "In loving memory of our princess, Carrie Fisher."
But what about John Boyega? He woke up in Atlanta Saturday morning to rare Georgia snow and went to the airport to find that his flight had been canceled. Twitter lit up with anxiety among Star Wars fans that he wouldn't make it to the premiere.
Trying to get back for the LA premiere! I actually NEED a pilot !!!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 9, 2017
Several people suggested that Harrison Ford fly him in, but to quote a certain scruffy-looking nerf herder, "That's not how the Force works!"
Only fly with Harrison on green-screen, son. #FatherlyAdvice
— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 9, 2017
Boyega made it out of Atlanta, and arrived in California in time for the premiere, although without his luggage.
You can see all the red carpet interviews from the premiere at YouTube.