Breathe in, breathe out you must. The most anticipated film of the year ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ has finally landed in London for the film’s European premiere on Wednesday.
Stormtroopers, led by Darth Vader, and Ewoks, joined the star studded cast of veteran and new talent on Leicester Square’s red carpet – much to the galactic joy of Star Wars fans far and wide.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanFans dressed as characters from the film pose for photographers prior to the premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Fans dressed as characters from the film pose for photographers prior to the premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Jonathan ShortDaisy Ridley, who plays the heroine Rey, poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Daisy Ridley, who plays the heroine Rey, poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanHarrison Ford poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Harrison Ford poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanKenny Baker, best known as the man inside of R2-D2, poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Kenny Baker, best known as the man inside of R2-D2, poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanLupita Nyong'o - who plays Maz Kanata, a pirate who has lived for more than 1000 years - poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Lupita Nyong'o - who plays Maz Kanata, a pirate who has lived for more than 1000 years - poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Jonathan ShortActors dressed as C3PO and R2D2 pose for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Actors dressed as C3PO and R2D2 pose for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanStar Wars newcomer John Boyega poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in London.
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Star Wars newcomer John Boyega poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in London.
© AP Photo / Jonathan ShortStar Wars creator George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson pose for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson pose for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanPeople 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.
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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.
© AP Photo / Joel RyanActors dressed as Stormtroopers and Darth Vader arrive at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.
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Actors dressed as Stormtroopers and Darth Vader arrive at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London.