Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in theaters December 15. It tells the story of a team of rebels tasked with stealing the plans to the Death Star. These are the same plans uploaded into R2-D2 by Princes Leia in the beginning of Star Wars: A New Hope. When I was a kid, it was simply called Star Wars.
In anticipation of seeing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, I’m reading the Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel. The book serves as a prequel to the movie. To properly experience the book, I wanted to familiarize myself with the central characters in the movie. When I read a book, I usually imagine and lock in what a character looks like pretty quickly. I wanted to make sure that if a character appears in the book, I don’t imagine them looking different than the actors who play them.
Here’s a spoiler-free breakdown of the main characters in the movie and who they’re being played by.
Jyn Erso
The main character in the movie. Estranged daughter of Galen Erso. A streetwise delinquent with mad fighting skills. Played by Felicity Jones.
Cassian Andor
A by-the-book Rebel intelligence officer tasked with keeping Jyn Erso in check. Played by Diego Luna.
Galen Erso
A brilliant scientist and estranged father of Galen Erso. Played by Mads Mikkelsen.
Orson Krennic
Director of the Advanced Weapons Research Division of the Imperial military. Responsible for the security of the Death Star project. Commands a squad of Death Troopers. Played by Ben Mendelsohn
Saw Gerrera
Seen as an ultimate rebel who often pushes the envelope of what is considered moral and just by Alliance leadership. Played by Forest Whitaker.
K-2SO
A reprogrammed Imperial security droid now loyal to the Alliance. Voiced by Alan Tudyk.
Chirrut Imwe
Blind warrior monk. Very spiritual. Not a Jedi, but he believes in their ways. Played by Donnie Yen.
Baze Malbus
Devoted protector to Chirrut Imwe. Not spiritual. Believes in the power of a good blaster over that of a hokey religion. Played by Jiang Wen.
Bodhi Rook
Abrasive and hot-headed, but a skilled pilot. Played by Riz Ahmed.
Death Troopers
The elite variant of the Galactic Empire’s stormtrooper. By “elite,” I’m assuming that means they can actually hit what they shoot at. They wear black armor and look super cool.
