See how ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ stars reacted to new trailer

 

MANILA, Philippines – We’re not the only ones who saw the newest Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer today – the actors in the movie itself did too, and they were brought to laughter, screams of excitement, and even tears. (WATCH: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ new official trailer released)

Actor John Boyega, who plays Finn, a First Order stormtrooper, couldn’t catch the trailer right away because he was caught in traffic on his way home from a Lakers game.

Have I seen the trailer ? No! En route home from lakers game. It deserves a BIG screen

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 20, 2015

I'll film my reaction. I'm excited ! But the way traffic in LA is set up…..

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 20, 2015

 

As promised though, he recorded his reaction and put it up on Instagram for his followers to see:

THE TRAILER IS JUST EEEEPPPPPPPIIIIICCCCCCC! Star Wars is back! gaaaaaad laaaaard! You know what! Let me just relax because this kind God oooo! Lmao! Seriously congrats to everyone ! December 18th!

A video posted by @john_boyega on Oct 20, 2015 at 12:02am PDT

 

The “epic” trailer had John jumping and screaming. John’s character Finn is seen wielding a blue lightsaber at the end of the trailer.

Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey in the movie, also posted her reaction on Instagram. “Oh my God, it’s amazing,” she said, wiping away tears.

Staying in a little b'n'b with my friend… Set an alarm to watch the trailer… My friend filmed my reaction. Totally emotional seeing it for the first time and so so so incredibly awed to be part of this incredible legacy #starwars #theforceawakens

A video posted by @daisyridley on Oct 19, 2015 at 8:06pm PDT

 

“Totally emotional seeing it for the first time and so so so incredibly awed to be part of this incredible legacy,” she said in the video’s caption. 

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