PorgsOpens in a new tab. Even if you’re not keeping closing tabs on promotional material for The Last JediOpens in a new tab, you probably haven’t escaped the spread of the porgs. The puffin-like creatures that call Ahch-To home were first shown in a behind-the-scenes reelOpens in a new tab at D23 Expo. Since then, well, they’re everywhere. Not everyone is a fan. We asked Rian JohnsonOpens in a new tab and the cast of the upcoming Star WarsOpens in a new tab about their thoughts on porgs, and less of them are on board with the porg craze than you might think.
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I’m holding on to hope that Gwendoline ChristieOpens in a new tab and Andy SerkisOpens in a new tab are just staying in character for their strong anti-porg opinions. I can’t imagine Captain Phasma or Supreme Leader Snoke being fans. I’m surprised by John BoyegaOpens in a new tab‘s take and delighted by Laura DernOpens in a new tab‘s reaction. Kelly Marie Tran’s opinion is no shock, because she made her own porg costumeOpens in a new tab for Halloween.
As for Rian Johnson. Well, he teased he was contractually obligated to like them, but he knew what he was getting into by adding a cute creature to The Last Jedi. “I absolutely, though, understand Star Wars fans and, you know, I’m one of them, I understand being suspicious of anything that’s too adorable in Star Wars,” said Johnson. “So, I get it but I think porgs have their proper place in this movie.”
What are your thoughts on porgs? Adorable? Just the right size for a healthy dinner? Share your opinions with us in the comments.
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