Ahead of the April 28 release date, Respawn Entertainment and EA have released a faux Star Wars Jedi: Survivor behind-the-scenes video, featuring Mark Hamill and Cameron Monaghan as the Luke Skywalker actor “teaches” Monaghan (as Cal Kestis) the authentic mannerisms of the Jedi.
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Watch the video below:
Having portrayed the beloved Star Wars protagonist Luke Skywalker across five decades, Hamill coaches Monaghan to authentically channel the Force in the latter’s supposedly-386th mocap session as Cal Kestis. The grumpy Hamill critiques his junior’s expressions and lightsaber technique, and even throws popcorn at him while the blindfolded Monaghan struggles to defend himself with his mocap lightsaber prop. Things come to a head when Hamill discovers Kestis’s ability to split and dual-wield his lightsaber, and storms off frustrated while Monaghan’s mocap moves are shown translating into fluid in-game actions and combat abilities.
The sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order deploys April 28, 2023 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. If you’re wondering whether or not to pick it up, check out our spoiler-free review of the title where we found it “a fun action game and a worthy follow-up” to Fallen Order, even if marred by numerous tech issues.
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