Star Wars Episode 8 News and Update: Frank Oz' spotted in the Pinewood Studios!

By Zubera - 08 Apr '16 09:54AM

Star Wars Episode 8 is an upcoming American epic written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the eighth installment in the main Star War Saga. There are 2 more in the series.

The rumors emerged suggest the return of Yoda.

Frank Oz, famously voiced Yoda in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' is said to be coming to the UK's Pinewood Studios, according to MakingStarWars.net.

Though unofficial and completely unproven, the rumor is widely spread as the news states that Frank Oz, the voice and one-time puppeteer of Yoda, has been spotted at the Pinewood Studios in England. However, the Pinewood Studios in England has served as the primary filming location for all seven "Star Wars" saga entries and it is where "Episode 8" is also been shot.

So, it may be possible that Yoda is returning in the Episode 8. Well! Waiting for the official declaration would add value to the rumor.

The Headlines and Global news reported: "If true and Yoda does return in some form in "Episode VIII," it's also possible that Lucasfilm and director Rian Johnson will include other cameos of beloved characters of old. Separate rumors have hinted that both Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker could appear as Force ghosts in "Episode VIII." Of course, at some point fan-service does do discredit to the story at hand by distracting from what's ahead. But there's no doubt that brief cameos from these character would excite audiences the world over."

If the rumor is true of Frank Oz's return as Yoda, it would strengthen the connection between the original trilogy and the new one. As "The Force Awakens" was too similar to "A New Hope"

What if Frank Oz's was spotted in the studio just to hang out?

"Star Wars: Episode 8" will release on Dec. 17, 2017.