The Force Awakens Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron

[Rowsdower!]

Spoiler

After they crash the TIE Fighter Finn takes his clothes.

Without going into much detail then, can you just tell me

Spoiler

does Poe die early on in the film or something?

 

[Hunter Rider]

Without going into much detail then, can you just tell me

Spoiler

does Poe die early on in the film or something?

Spoiler

No, he's taken captive.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Ah, okay. Thanks!

 

[TX85]

I didn't know much about this character except that he's obviously a pilot and from what is seen of him in the teaser trailers but I've been catching up on tidbits about him,pictures and knowing more about the actor and I think he probably will be badass after all.

Not sure about the size of his on screen role though because Finn and Rey are getting much more attention

 

[Doctor Jones]

Yeah I got a feeling Poe doesn't have as big of a role as the Finn and Rey. Either they're just emphasizing the younger characters (which in any case media always does to get to the under 25-ers) or he's less emphasized because of his lesser role.

 

[sueb1863]

Sort of surprising that they'd go to the expense of getting an up and comer like Oscar Isaac and then apparently just stick him in a minor role. Hopefully he'll get more to do in the next two movies.

 

[BatLobster]

I could see Poe's role being about the size of Leia's in ANH in terms of screentime, with Finn and Rey being more like Han and Luke. That's just pure speculation on my part but that's sort of how I envision it.

 

[TX85]

Yeah probably

 

[Gianakin_]

The marketing is First Order-heavy with a lot of weight given on Finn/Rey as individuals (probably cos of their potential Force abilities). Poe is a Resistance guy and the Resistance has gotten minimum exposure. I do think his role is smaller than Rey/Finn's, but I don't think it'll be small on its own.

 

[matt47]

I hope we see a lot of him. Or at least have his scenes worthy of such a great actor.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Yeah, it would be a waste if he doesn't get much screentime. But he was introduced as one of the three main characters at SDCC, so it sounds like he'll have his fair share of screentime.

 

[Breogan]

Poe Dameron is Black Leader, ace pilot of Black Squadron.

Not looking for or following spoilers, but just based on a few images posted....?

So he goes from Blue Squadron ...?

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Blue Helmet....

To Black Squadron, Black helmet and new ship?

?

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Oscar Isaac: "Star Wars 7 will be full of surprises and twists" (INTERVIEW)

Télé-Loisirs: How did you get the role in Star Wars?

Oscar Isaac: I was about to turn a most violent year in New York. I received a call from JJ Abrams office saying he was keen to meet me in Paris. I quickly took a plane to come to France and meet him. Initially, I did not know what was going to offer me JJ character to play. It was especially wonderful adventure of working with him. It is a very open director and tuned with the actors. He was not afraid to change my role a little at my request and change the trajectory of my character. He could have refused and then I would have lost the role.

What can you tell us about the character you will incarnate in Star Wars: Episode VII?

I play the role of Poe Dameron, an X-Wing pilot who is desperate to prove to others but also to himself, he can be a hero. I think this character will appeal to fans because it brings a lot of humor to the film. This new episode of Star Wars is full of surprises and twists. Fans will not be disappointed.

How was the filming?

The first days were difficult for me because I felt like a fraud! (laughs) Getting together to Chewbacca and Harrison Ford ... I just felt like being in a dream. Finally, they put me at ease quickly. They saw that I was very impressed. I think we owe this good atmosphere to JJ Abrams. With it, everyone was happy to meet. I was amazed to see how Harrison, known to be a tough leather, put all his heart into this project. There was no cynicism. Everyone was enthusiastic. Turn with Carrie Fisher was also fantastic. It is totally crazy, but it's one of the funniest people I've met. I loved working with her.

What is your best memory from filming?

When I got the part, I immediately called my uncle who is a huge Star Wars fan. It has whole boxes of toys and collectibles from Star Wars. One day, I could take him with me on the set of S tar Wars. JJ was so amazed how my uncle was a fan of the saga that has proposed him to play in the movie! (laughs) I thought my uncle was going to have a heart attack. He immediately donned a suit and shown in a scene right behind me. I could see in his eyes that he was experiencing one of the happiest days of his life.

What was the first Star Wars movie you saw?

Return of the Jedi. I was only four or five years. My father took me to the movies and I will never forget that scene where Darth Vader's helmet was removed and suddenly we can see the face of this old man. This film had a huge impact in my life.

Are you ready for the enthusiasm of fans around the world when the movie?

When I agreed to shoot in this new trilogy, I had not realized all this excitement. When I went to Star Wars Celebration, I felt like being on another planet. It was like a religious experience. It was so crazy to see thousands of people as passionate about this saga I had the impression of being on ecstasy! (laughs) It was at this time that I really understood how "Star Wars" became a cultural phenomenon that goes beyond the races, religions, genders, ages ... I will never forget this experience.

You seem completely overwhelmed by your experience of Star Wars. Do you still regret?

My figurine! For the first time, I could recently see the figure to my effigy. This toy is absolutely not like me. I feel totally remote from him when I saw his face and, in addition, I have absolutely nothing touches on sales! (he's laughing)

French interview from last month.

 

[Breogan]

French interview from last month.

My figurine! For the first time, I could recently see the figure to my effigy. This toy is absolutely not like me. I feel totally remote from him when I saw his face and, in addition, I have absolutely nothing touches on sales!(he's laughing)

LOL! Is this him?

 

[sueb1863]

That looks really...um, white.

 

[Apollo]

Gah...It looks nothing like him...

 

[Breogan]

<........clickable.........>

 

[sueb1863]

Why am I catching the vibe that Poe's the idealistic gung-ho character who has his optimistic faith severely tested and has to drastically adjust his way of thinking, and comes out of the story sadder but stronger at the end? At least that's the idea I'm getting from all the heroic poses...

 

[Breogan]

Does he have a scene on a speeder-bike?

Always associated the bikes more with the Imperial Troopers, don't know if he steals it, or it's a civilian bike, or his own.
Seems to match the color of his x-wing helmet, so it may just be a made up for toy concept.

 

[Breogan]

 

[WC Avengers]

That looks really...um, white.

Oscar Isaac was born Oscar Isaac Hernández in Guatemala, to a Guatemalan mother, Maria, and a Cuban father, Oscar Gonzalo Hernández-Cano, a pulmonologist. His maternal grandfather was of French origin

so yes he is part white....lol

why are we into his race btw! who cares.

 

[DKDetective]

Oscar Isaac was born Oscar Isaac Hernández in Guatemala, to a Guatemalan mother, Maria, and a Cuban father, Oscar Gonzalo Hernández-Cano, a pulmonologist. His maternal grandfather was of French origin

so yes he is part white....lol

why are we into his race btw! who cares.

Sueb was responding to Isaac's own interview comment that his action figure looks nothing like him - the idea that the action figure looks more white bread than Isaac.

 

[Breogan]

He gets captured?

Hope the new interrogation droid is as cute as BB-8

 

[Drizzle]

Whoa whoa whoa....where is that from?

 

[Snow Queen]

Whoa whoa whoa....where is that from?

Comic Con sizzle reel.