What to Expect From “Rogue One”: A Q&A with Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, and Ben Mendelsohn

Summary

In this transcript, three actors discuss their upcoming movie, “Rogue One,” and answer questions about their personal lives. They explore the movie’s connection to the larger Star Wars franchise, discuss the inclusion of well-known characters such as Darth Vader, and debate whether the movie is standalone or part of a larger series.

Introduction:

“Rogue One” is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. Fans of the Star Wars franchise are eager to see how the film fits into the larger narrative and what new characters and plot points will be introduced. In this transcript, we sit down with three actors from the movie, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, and Ben Mendelsohn, to discuss their thoughts on the film and answer some questions about themselves.

Q&A:

The Nutcracker and Rogue One

Q: Does “Rogue One” have anything to do with the Nutcracker?

Alan Tudyk: Well, yeah, there’s a girl and a nutcracker…No. Not at all.

Riz Ahmed: Well, they both have dancing, so I guess there’s that.

Ben Mendelsohn: I think the worlds might collide at some point, but we’re not there yet.

The Cast of Rogue One

Q: Can you talk about the cast and what it was like working together?

Ben Mendelsohn: Look, I would just say this: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Mads Mikkelsen, Forest Whitaker, Donnie Yen, Alan Tudyk…

Alan Tudyk: Ben Mendelsohn…

Ben Mendelsohn: Yes, well, me especially. We all had a great time. I don’t think I’m speaking out of turn when I say it was a very happy set, and everyone was pulling in the same direction.

Riz Ahmed: And everyone was just really good at what they do. It was a real honor to be a part of that.

Personal Questions

Q: How tall are you?

Alan Tudyk: I’m six-foot-two.

Riz Ahmed: I’m six feet.

Ben Mendelsohn: Six-one.

Q: Do you have any siblings?

Alan Tudyk: I have two sisters.

Riz Ahmed: I have a brother and a sister.

Ben Mendelsohn: I have two brothers.

Q: Do you speak any other languages besides English?

Alan Tudyk: I can say “merci beaucoup” in French.

Riz Ahmed: I can speak a bit of Urdu.

Ben Mendelsohn: No, just English. But I can do a pretty good Australian accent.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of acting?

Alan Tudyk: I like to play video games and I fly small aeroplanes.

Riz Ahmed: I like to DJ and produce music.

Ben Mendelsohn: I like to surf and play poker.

The Star Wars Franchise

Q: Is “Rogue One” a standalone movie or part of a larger series?

Alan Tudyk: It’s standalone in the sense that it’s its own story. You don’t have to have seen the other Star Wars films to enjoy it.

Riz Ahmed: But it also connects to the larger story in a really interesting way.

Ben Mendelsohn: Yeah, it’s part of the Star Wars franchise, but it’s a different kind of movie. It’s not a Skywalker story, if that makes sense.

Q: Will there be Jedi in the movie?

Alan Tudyk: So, we have to be careful here…

Riz Ahmed: …because we don’t want to give anything away.

Ben Mendelsohn: I think I can say this: it’s very much about the non-Jedi heroes of the Rebellion.

Q: Do you think the movies should be released in chronological order?

Alan Tudyk: Oh, man, that’s a big question.

Riz Ahmed: I don’t think it really matters, to be honest. I mean, look at the way they’ve already been released. It’s all over the place.

Ben Mendelsohn: Yeah, they’ve never really been in any kind of chronological order. But that’s part of what makes the Star Wars universe so great – it’s this big, sprawling story with so many different characters and timelines.

Conclusion:

From this conversation with Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, and Ben Mendelsohn, we have gained some intriguing insights into “Rogue One” and the Star Wars franchise as a whole. Though the film stands on its own as a standalone movie, it also connects to the larger narrative in a significant way. With a stellar cast and an interesting plot, “Rogue One” is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and newcomers alike.