Stellar New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Character Posters Revealed

I know, I know — another freakin’ Star Wars thing. I was beginning to tire of the never-ending hype machine, too. But with these new character posters for The Force Awakens released today, I got all giddy again. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a kick-ass poster series.

While the “official” Star Wars posters are some of the most iconic in cinematic history, they tend to get a bit busy. Even the new one — overflowing with detail and daring dissection/interpretation — is a mite a lot overcrowded.

That’s why I love these new posters so much. Star Wars is about the big picture, for sure. But at its heart are the individual people/creatures/droids we’ve come to know and love, root for and hate. It’s what sets the Star Wars universe apart from so many other sci-fi stories — character.

And while these may not be as hip as this series from The Matrix Reloaded, or as action-packed as this set from the final Harry Potter film, they are singularly striking and powerful. Weapons drawn, staring us down… simultaneously allowing us a glimpse into their souls (or lack thereof).

Okay, I’m rambling. Enjoy the posters.

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[Click on each to download a high-res JPG version.]

John Boyega as Finn

Daisy Ridley as Rey

Carrie Fisher as Leia

Adam Driver as Kylo Ren

Harrison Ford as Han Solo

I’m hoping these are just the first set in a longer series. I’d love to see Captain Phasma wielding her super-shiny rifle, Chewie rocking the crossbow, and of course Luke sporting a lightsaber — or perhaps holding up his mechanical claw hand thingie.

Who else would you love to see, and what would be their accessory of choice?

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All image credits: Lucasfilm/Disney