The TV spot bonanza has finally begun for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 135 days from its Dec. 16 release date. For now the Rogue One TV spots aren’t providing any new footage, but that will definitely change closer to release (Star Trek Beyond blew its big twist in a TV spot!).
So while this first TV spot might not have anything new for the people who have poked and prodded every frame of Rogue One footage, this is likely to be the Rogue One first impression for thousands of people. Give it a watch.
Despite making official Darth Vader’s presence in the movie, this TV spot continues to keep his reveal hidden. Only Star Wars Celebration Europe attendees (and people watching leaked footage online) have caught the barest glimpse of Vader in the new film.
Still, his presence looms over so much of Rogue One, at least until we are more familiar with the movie’s real villain, Director Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn). The first Rogue One TV spot prominently features that same shot of a bacta tank flanked by the Royal Guard troopers. It’s safe to assume that has something to do with Vader.
The Death Star may not be Vader’s baby, but his shadow seems to loom over the entire operation. Surely we’ll see more of him as the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story release date draws nearer.
