‘Last Jedi’ star Laura Dern loves to pew, pew, too

What’s the hardest thing a Star Wars actor must endure? Is it the pressure of starring in the highest-grossing film series of all time? Is it all that grueling stuntwork?

Nope. It’s getting through a scene without making the noises “pew pew!” (if you’re handling a blaster) or “zhhjummmm!” (when wielding a lightsaber).

The Last Jedi star Laura “Vice Admiral Holdo” Dern is the latest venerable actor to fall victim to this trend, director Rian Johnson revealed on the film’s commentary track, which arrived as part of the movie’s digital release Tuesday.  Read more…

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