Maz Kanata

  • NewsDigital Spy

    Last Jedi rumour teases more active role for Maz Kanata

    Lupita Nyong'o is getting out and about.

  • NewsRyan Leston

    Lupita Nyong’o Yet To Film Star Wars 8 Scenes

    It looks as though ‘Star Wars 8’ isn’t done just yet. Although production has already wrapped on the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ sequel, it looks as though Maz Kanata hasn’t been needed on set. During an interview with Collider, ‘Star Wars 8’ actress Lupita Nyong’o revealed that she hasn’t yet filmed her scenes.

  • NewsBen Skipper

    Star Wars Episode 8: Take A Behind The Scenes Look At Maz Kanata

    ‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ director Rian Johnson has shared another snap from the anticipated sequel’s ongoing shoot - this time giving us a glimpse at the returning Maz Kanata. Maz was brought to life through motion capture by Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o in last year’s 'The Force Awakens’, and had a small but crucial role to play in the plot. Johnson shared his first behind the scenes picture on 10 March, snapping cinematographer Steve Yedlin in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon to celebrate f

  • NewsBen Skipper

    Star Wars: Lupita Nyong'o's Maz Kanata Is A 1000-Year-Old Bar Owner

    JJ Abrams and Lupita Nyong'o have been discussing the Oscar-winning actress’s role in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, confirming a few interesting details. The interview also confirms what many has suspected, that Maz Kanata is the small alien seen beside R2-D2 on the film’s poster.