Could this character have been a puppet? I’m sure they explored that direction for every creature. There must have been an expressive quality which Abrams and company felt couldn’t be achieved without going digital for an important character. I’ll admit some disappointment – it’s hard to forget how alive and intelligent Yoda felt on screen. Either way, it’s a bold decision to cast a fresh-faced actress coming off of winning an Academy Award win as a creature with no resemblance, but it seems J.J. Abrams is a bold fella.

Are you all in yet?