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Mads Mikkelsen Says ‘Rogue One’ Never Had a Locked Script During Filming

His retrospective account frames a chaotic shoot that preceded a billion-dollar hit with a growing reputation.

Overview

  • Mikkelsen told Variety the screenplay kept changing throughout production and that he does not think a finalized draft was ever locked.
  • He said the team kept working on scenes, improvised on set, returned for reshoots, and then adopted stronger ideas.
  • The actor added that the fluid script was manageable for his role but posed challenges for the film’s two younger leads.
  • Released in 2016 and directed by Gareth Edwards, the Star Wars prequel earned about $1.059 billion worldwide.
  • The movie’s stature has risen over time, bolstered by interest from the Andor series, and it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.