laura Dern The Oscar-winning star talks armour, Vader and extreme Rebelling…

What are you allowed to tell us about Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo?

Ugh. Isn’t it hard to do these? [laughs] There’s so little we can say. I mean, honestly, it’s not as though I can say that much more to you until I, like you, have seen the movie. Because it’s a mystery to me in some ways. But she is part of the Resistance, and she’s there to sort of shake things up. And I have the most fantastic colour of hair. [laughs] These things I can tell you.

Amilyn looks very fancy for a Resistance member… What’s the reasoning behind that?

Hmm. Interesting question. [laughs] I may ask that question myself. I think we’re going to have to let that one unfold…

Is it true you couldn’t resist doing the pew-pew noises when firing your blaster?

[laughs] It’s 100 per cent true. It’s so hilarious to me. I loved all of it. Every opportunity to be in what felt iconic to me, was just a dream.

Did you fall for any of the practical creatures in the movie?

I remember Rian coming up to me a few days into filming and he said, “Oh, Laura, I’m sure you’ve met, but have you met Chewbacca?” I’m like, “Are you kidding me? [dramatic pause] No, I haven’t met Chewbacca!” He’s like, “Chewbacca, come and give Laura a hug!” Oh my God. I cried! It was so beautiful.

Jurassic Park

The franchise has had a resurgence recently. Would you like Ellie to return in a future instalment?

I mean, come on! I’ve got a reckoning. Yeah, I’m ready to get back into that world, for sure. That would be fun. I know the boys have gone back. They’ve got to get the girl back. MM