What is Star Wars Rogue 1 about?

Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter, Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen becomes the Empire’s lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the Death Star. Knowing that her father holds the key to its destruction, Jyn joins forces with a spy and other resistance fighters to steal the space station’s plans for the Rebel Alliance.Rogue One: A Star Wars Story / Film synopsis

How does Rogue One fit into the Star Wars story?

Rogue One takes place about two decades after the events depicted in Revenge of the Sith and just before those in A New Hope — which means 11 years after the Gorse Conflict and four before Operation Cinder.

Is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story canon?

The screenplay, written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy, is based on a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. The film’s score is composed by Michael Giacchino, marking the first live-action film in the Star Wars canon to not be scored by John Williams. It is the first installment of the Star Wars Anthology Series.

Is Princess Leia in Rogue One?

While Carrie Fisher didn’t actually perform Rogue One’s Princess Leia scene, the actress gave the moment her blessing. The final shot of Rogue One features Princess Leia being handed the Death Star plans obtained by the rebels, with Norwegian actress Ingvild Delia hired to play the role for the brief cameo.

Is Rogue One connected to Star Wars?

Rogue One is the first film in the Star Wars anthology series, a series of standalone spin-off films in the Star Wars franchise.

Is Rogue One a prequel?

The spy thriller/Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series, in which Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor, will debut Wednesday, Aug. 31 (with its first two episodes), it was announced today as part of the Star Wars Celebration 2022’s Lucasfilm Studio Showcase.

Was Carrie Fisher dead in Rogue One?

Fisher was shown the final product in advance of the premiere and approved of the outcome. Sadly, she passed away just weeks after the movie was released. For some, ghost-acting is fraught with moral questions. Deila says she is unsure whether she could have gone through with the role if Fisher had died before filming.

Was Carrie Fisher died before Rogue One?

Rogue One was released in theaters on December 16, 2016 and Fisher passed away just eleven days later on December 27, 2016.