The very first footage of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" has been viewed by a select audience during this year's Disney shareholders meeting. According to a report from /Film, one of the attendees was able to give a rough outline of the scenes and images revealed in the short clip shown to them.
"Most of it was very quick. A shot of the black stormtrooper, possibly called Death Troopers as previously reported, another pic of that same style of helmet and armor but all chrome, reminiscent of Captain Phasma from The Force Awakens," the source revealed.
A variant of the AT-AT walker was also shown. While it may be similar to the ones shown in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars Rebels," this variant is said to have a lighter beige color on the side door panels.
This source also revealed that a few sequences of the cast were also shown, although briefly. Diego Luna, Donnie Yen and Felicity Jones were all showcased, with Felicity appearing in what is said to be a ship or shuttle with a ramp opening behind her.
According to the report, Felicity stated something at the end of the footage reel but was not quoted as the source could not recall the exact words she stated.
In a report from Cinema Blend, the information from the sizzle reel appears to contradict what many assumed would be done with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" in the sense that it is still introducing a lot of new elements to the "Star Wars" universe instead of relying on what was seen in the original trilogy.
This is because "Rogue One" is set prior to the events of "Star Wars: A New Hope" and will focus on the rebellion as they attempt to steal the Death Star plans, the same plans that would become the driving force of "A New Hope." With that in mind, it was assumed that "Rogue One" would not introduce new elements such as Death Troopers and new AT-ATs.
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" releases in theaters on Dec. 16.
