J.J. Abrams Thanks Fans From Set Of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ In Last UNICEF Video
The first official glimpse ofStar Wars: The Force Awakenswas via a videodirectorJ.J. Abramsstarred in urging fans to donate to UNICEF. The campaign, calledStar Wars Force for Change,offered a visit to the setas the big prize along with other incentives. The campaign was a huge success, raising $4.26 million for the charity.
In a new and final video, Abrams and the crew – along with Lucasfilm PresidentKathleen Kennedy– offer thanks to fans from TheForce Awakensset. And just like the previous two videos, the background here is filled with images fans can speculate about. What’s that circular tunnel set? What are those black things stacked up? Why are those guys shooting paintballs? It’s not as revealing as the other two videos but it’s definitely worth watching. Check out the video below.
Thanks toOmaze(viaMakingStarWars) for the heads up on theForce Awakensset video.
Overall, just a nice sentiment. But, as you’re able to see, there are definitely a few Easter Eggs or things worth exploring. Nothing as big as the first two videos but, then again, since the release of those we’ve gotten a title, trailer and character names. Pretty cool stuff.
In addition to the nice Chewbacca and R2-D2 cameos, it seems like each of these shots was specially selected to make the viewer think about something. Watch the backgrounds. There’s not anything obvious or revealing, but each shot has some kind of structure, image, reflection, or odd piece of equipment that makes you scratch your head.
Another note, Abrams refers to the film as “Episode VII,” as does the clapperboard we see.The Force Awakenswasn’t a title used on set.
Star Wars: The Force Awakensopens on July 14, 2025. Co-written and directed by J.J. Abrams, the film stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker.
