BB-8 Talks 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' Fame, and His Mysterious Past
He’s the breakout star of one of the year’s biggest movies, toys bearing his likeness are flying off shelves, and he’s appearing on red carpets all over the world. But the question remains: Who is BB-8?
The adorable droid at the center of Star Wars: The Force Awakens rolled into Yahoo Movies’ New York studio on Monday to not only reveal big details about the film, but also divulge some deep personal secrets. Watch the interview above.
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Cheerfully chirpy on the day of the J.J. Abrams-directed flick’s red-carpet premiere in Los Angeles, BB-8 showed no inhibitions or evidence of the gag order that has kept so much of The Force Awakens secret to the general public. Among other topics, the droid openly discussed the gravity of joining such an iconic franchise; what it was like to work with legendary actors like Harrison Ford; and how its life will likely never be the same.
Watch BB-8 dish ‘The Force Awakens’ spoilers below:
