Top secret set for Star Wars Episode VIII built in Ireland – shooting to begin

Star Wars Episode VIII is going to come after The Force Awakens, which premiered in December. And, for filming Episode VIII, a spot has been selected in north Ireland. The set is being built at Ireland's most northerly point and it looks like a replica of the famous Millennium Falcon spaceship.
This has been reported in news.sky.com dated 12 May 2016.

The set is a large structure – at least 15m across and 3m high – and it has been built over the last few days at Malin Head. It is balanced precariously on cliffs a mile from a headland called Bamba's Crown. It is here that the photographers have captured dramatic images of the Northern Lights. The whole set is being shielded by nets and rescue boats are deployed offshore to cater to any emergency.
There is only one road that leads to the location and fans are being discouraged from getting too close by security guards. Incidentally, access to the beauty spot has been cut off for the next three days.
There is a local pub where film crews are getting food and refreshments and the owner is excited - he has fixed a mural of Yoda to the gable wall of his bar. Yoda is an important character in Star Wars. Filming for Episode VIII will also take place at the opposite end of Ireland and, Jedi Temple sets have been constructed on a mountain headland - Ceann Sibeal in Co Kerry. It is expected that filming will begin later this month.


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