Film Independent Presents ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ at Ace Hotel

Film Independent will be presenting “The Empire Strikes Back” as the next live read in their ongoing series at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on December 18.

While the actors have not been announced, actors including Mae Whitman, Jason Bateman, Patton Oswalt and Timothy Olyphant have participated in the past. Considering “The Empire Strikes Back” is one of the most beloved films and franchises of all time, expect to see A-list names on stage.

This read comes at an opportune time for the franchise as the trailer for “Episode 7” just opened over Thanksgiving weekend. The official trailer for the “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” has garnered over 41 million views.

Jason Reitman will be directing the live read. Known for 2005’s “Thank You for Smoking,” “Juno,” “Up in the Air,” and most recently “Men, Women, and Children.” This is sure to be an entertaining event that can never be repeated.

For those unfamiliar with the story, “The Empire Strikes Back” was the second film to be released and is the fifth story of the films chronologically. It is set three years after the first installment, “Star Wars.” Darth Vader is now the leader of the Galactic Empire and wants to capture Luke Skywalker and the rest of the Rebel Alliance. During this film, Skywalker must choose whether to complete his training with Yoda and become a full Jedi Knight or save the Rebel Alliance. Prepare to see some of your favorite action scenes possibly re-enacted and hear some of your favorite lines of all time live on stage.

‘The Empire Strikes Back’ live read is Dec. 18 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel. Tickets can be purchased here.