Oscar Isaac Discusses How Dark Star Wars: Episode 8 Will Be

Since Star Wars: The Force Awakens had a lot in common with A New Hope, many fans are speculating that Episode VIII will be in the tradition of The Empire Strikes. In other words, the film will be a much darker story.

According to Rolling Stone, Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) described Episode VIII as “the dark second chapter, but not really dark.”

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Isaac also stated that his character will be a “far bigger deal” this time around. “In the new film, there’s a lot more to do,” Isaac said. “What happens now is the heroes get tested. All three of them.”

Directed by Rian Johnson, Star Wars: Episode VIII hits theaters on December 15, 2017.