With her appearance in ‘The Force Awakens’, ‘Game Of Thrones’ star Gwendoline Christie has become the Star Wars' universe's first ever female villain, and the actress has now explained why Hollywood needs more characters like the menacing Captain Phasma.
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Speaking exclusively to Huffington Post UK at the London premiere for the latest movie, Gwendoline admitted that while Darth Vader is a tough act to follow, she considers the new member of the First Order as a step in the right direction for the film industry.
Gwendoline Christie at the Leicester Square premiere
"I don’t think anything can possibly follow Darth Vader, but I do think Captain Phasma is a progressive female character," she told us. "We are so used to - in our mainstream media - relating to women primarily by the way they look.
"Captain Phasma is amazing because she has a fantastic costume that she wears. She wears armour, and we relate to her, and the choices that she makes. That’s very refreshing."
"Fans of 'Star Wars' have all said how much they have loved the idea of this character," Gwendoline continued. "And what that signals to me, is that people want to see more of these parts. Not just for women but for men too."
HuffPost UK also caught up with Carrie Fisher, who took the chance to have her say on the industry's varying standards for men and women, declaring "everything is twice as hard" for the latter.
The whole 'Star Wars' cast turned out in force for the premiere, and the franchise's newcomers, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, stood side by side with co-stars Carrie, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill on the red carpet.
See all the snaps from the event below...
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' European Premiere
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US actress Carrie Fisher (R) poses with a storm trooper as she attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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US actress Carrie Fisher (R) poses with a storm trooper as she attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher and dog Gary attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher and dog Gary attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harrison Ford attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harrison Ford attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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US actor Harrison Ford attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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US actor Harrison Ford attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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US actor Mark Hamill attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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US actor Mark Hamill attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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US actor Mark Hamill (R) attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill (C) with daugher Chelsea Hamill and wife Marilou York attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill (C) with daugher Chelsea Hamill and wife Marilou York attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill (C), Marilou York (R) and daughter Chelsea attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: John Boyega attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: John Boyega attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: John Boyega attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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British actress Daisy Ridley attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British actress Daisy Ridley attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Anthony Daniels (R) and Christine Savage attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Romeo Beckham (L) and Brooklyn Beckham attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Felicity Jones attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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US filmaker George Lucas and partner Mellody Hobson attend the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Peter Mayhew attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: BB-8 attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Alan Tudyk (R) and guest attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Alan Tudyk (R) and a guest attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Peter Mayhew attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Alan Tudyk (R) and a guest attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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British actor Peter Mayhew attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mads Mikkelson attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Bob Iger attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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Peter Mayhew poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Warwick Davis, wife Samantha (2L), daughter Annabelle (R) and son Harrison (L) attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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Actors in Star Wars character costumes attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A general view of the atmosphere during the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A general view of the atmosphere during the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A Stormtropper attenda the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: An Emperor Royal Guard attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Chewbacca attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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People dressed as characters from the film pose for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP) (credit:Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
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Darth Vader and Stormtroopers attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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People dressed as stormtroopers and Darth Vader walk on the red carpet upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/AP)
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Darth Vader and Stormtroopers attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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People dressed as stormtroopers and Darth Vader pose for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP) (credit:Jonathan Short/AP)
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A cast of actors in various character costume arrive for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Actors in Stormtrooper costumes arrive for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Stormtroopers and Darth Vader on the red carpet before the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Jango Fett attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Stormtroopers, Darth Vader and Chewbacca on the red carpet before the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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A Star Wars fan in a Kylo Ren costume before the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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A Star Wars fan in a Kyle Ren costume before the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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A fan dressed as Princess Leia attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Star Wars fans before the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Guests attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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A fan in an Ewok costume attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Star Wars fans arriving before the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Fans with lightsabers attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Star Wars merchandise are handed out to fans attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Fans dressed up as Star Wars character pose ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Fans receive light sabres before the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Fans wait for the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Fans wait for the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Guests attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A general view of the atmosphere during the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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Fans wait for the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Workers prepare the red carpet ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Fans wait ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Fans queue ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Workers prepare the red carpet ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Star Wars fans queue for a position on the red carpet in Leicester Square ahead of the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 in London, England. The film starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by . J. Abrams. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Star Wars fans queue for a position on the red carpet in Leicester Square ahead of the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 in London, England. The film starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by . J. Abrams. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Members of the security team guard the red carpet ahead of the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 in London, England. The film starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by . J. Abrams. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Preperations for the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' European premiere in Leicester Square on December 15, 2015 in London, England. The film, starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by J.J. Abrams. (Photo by Mark Robert Milan/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Robert Milan via Getty Images)
Check out what they had to say about the film (and their reasonably questionable ‘Star Wars’ character impressions) below...