Star Wars Rogue One: Darth Vader confirmed, more details unveiled

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Despite being the follow up to 2015’s biggest blockbuster hit, Disney has released very, very little information about their upcoming Star Wars project, Rogue One.

However, thanks to an EW cover shoot, a lot of new information is about to be released.

First off, we have confirmation Darth Vader will indeed be back in a big role, his appearance having been rumoured for a number of months.

According to the report, the Skywalker will be breathing down Ben Mendelsohn's villainous Imperial’s back, as he is “eager to earn the favour of the Emperor” and “avoid the wrath of his black-masked enforcer.”

Next up, it’s official that Mads Mikkelsen will be playing the protagonist, Jyn Erso’s, father; a man whose skills are wanted by both the Empire and the Alliance.

Meanwhile, the new front cover of the magazine gives a fresh new look at Alan Tudyk’s new droid (which he is playing via motion capture). Previously, it was reported he is an Imperial droid commandeered by the Alliance, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Earlier this month, we spoke to Mikkelsen, who revealed to The Independent that he is taking in part in one day of reshoots