• People dressed as Stormtroopers from the Star Wars franchise of films pose on the Millennium Bridge to promote the latest release in the series, 'Rogue One', on December 15, 2016 in London, England.

People dressed as Stormtroopers from the Star Wars franchise of films pose on the Millennium Bridge to promote the latest release in the series, 'Rogue One', on December 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo : Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Movies.com managing director, Erik Davis, confirmed on Twitter that "Star Wars: Episode 8" trailer will be out in April and that it has been in development phase for quite sometime, suggesting that it is now ready for its big reveal.


As the movie is reportedly in its final stages, actress Laura Dern revealed to Bustle that the women in the film have been empowered, enabling them to be in the frontline. The publication also added that the upcoming "Star Wars" film will feature Finn, Poe and other characters in Rey's journey. Episode 8 is said to magnify the women's position of "power and intellect" in the other world, in sharp contrast to what it is like on planet Earth.

Meanwhile, Adam Driver, playing the character of Kylo Ren, reveal some fresh plot details during an interview in "Larry King Now." Driver said that his character's compassionate side will be highlighted in the film, when asked about the exciting twist in Ren's character. Driver, however, refused to add anymore details about whether Ren will die or survive.

Writer/director Rian Johnson also recently revealed in an interview that the the movie will be centered on the characters of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscan Isaac) playing the X-wing pilot. The storyline will also delve into relationship between Rey and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), when Rey arrives at his secluded island with Luke's old lightsaber. Johnson also revealed that he already has a title locked in his mind, that came to him when he started working on the film.

Even though there is very limited information available about the upcoming film, and very little that has been shared by Johnson and Driver, fans believe that they will able to learn more as the first teaser is released. "Star Wars: Episode 8" will hit the theaters on Dec. 15.