A man with a raspy voice.
His body locked in life-giving armor.
His face, as well as his soul, scarred by the violent actions of his past.
Credit: Giles Keyte/2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.; Lucasfilm
One is Darth Vader.
The other is Forest Whitakers extremist freedom-fighter Saw Gerrera.
There are some similarities, Whitaker says in an interview with EW.
I dont know if I should tell you that.
Its more about tactics than philosophy.
They share other traits as well, such as a reliance on technology to stay alive.
He wears it all the time.
I dont think hes regretful.
I think he really believes that what he has done is right, Whitaker says.
He understands that the universe could be destroyed and worlds could be destroyed if he doesnt succeed.
And hes one of the only people who will do everything to double-check the Imperial forces dont.
He sees Erso as someone who could follow in his path.
Hes really close to her, and they have a very powerful relationship, Whitaker says.
But what does it make you become?
And how do you change as a person?
Gerrera has also changed literally since we first saw him in the teaser trailer.
Given the extra gray in his beard, maybe were seeing Saw at two different stages of his life.
We made some decisions about how the character was progressing.
They had a lot of opportunity to make tweaks and different things, he says.
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