See Photos of Star Wars 8′s Amazing Practical Set In Dubrovnik

Filming on ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ is ramping up in Croatia as Dubrovnik’s old town is transformed into an alien world for scenes in Rian Johnson’s sci-fi sequel.

The ancient limestone-paved Stradun that runs through the centre of the walled city has been augmented with false facias, glowing lights, and droid control panels to create an otherworldly practical set for the cast and crew to shoot on.

According to The Sun, the scenes will feature a reunion between Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker and Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian who’s rumoured to be making a return to the franchise in ‘Episode VIII’.

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This should be taken with a pinch of salt though as Williams’ involvement in the film has yet to be confirmed.

The Croatian town also serves as a backdrop for King’s Landing in ‘Game Of Thrones’, so the set designers have clearly worked hard to transform it completely for ‘Star Wars 8′, even adding lights to the town’s famous 14th century Onofrio fountain (above).

Neon-lit portals have been added to the many shop fronts that line the street, while other subtle details can be picked out throughout the town that will be hosting the location shoot until 17 March.

On 10 March, Daisy Ridley’s stunt double Chloe Bruce tweeted that she was en route to Croatia in a post that she’s since deleted, so it’s likely Rey will feature in the scenes there. The crew has also been spotted rehearsing scenes on a ship in the harbour, presumably to avoid paparazzi lenses.

Pedestrian and vehicle access to the area will be severely limited while shooting takes place, so if you’re thinking of popping over there to spot the stars on set, you might want to think twice.

Commencement of shooting on the new film was announced in a video showing Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley as they were seen in the final scene of ‘The Force Awakens’ leading many to speculate that ‘Episode 8′ will pick up exactly where ‘Episode 7′ left off.

‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ will hit cinemas in December 2017.

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