Star Wars Episode 8 is still a painfully long way away, but this latest rumour of a big showdown that just filmed in Ireland might help tide us over for a while.

(Warning: May contain spoilers for Star Wars Episode 8. But no promises.)

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Making Star Wars is reporting that Daisy Ridley (Rey), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) and Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) were spotted filming at Malin Head – which doubles as Luke's Jedi Temple hideout in the revived franchise.

Joining Driver was a group of black-clad figures believed to be the Knights of Ren.

Rey is apparently infuriated by Skywalker, who insists she must kill Ren as part of her training. The Knights show up, and the Jedi Master shows off his lightsaber and Force skills by easily dealing with them.

The scene ends with Ren fleeing for his life.

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This all sounds a bit more plausible than the incredible plot summary that showed up on Reddit recently.

The Knights of Ren were first glimpsed in Rey's much-dissected vision in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Carrie Fisher, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran will also feature in the movie.

We'll have to wait for Star Wars Episode 8's release on December 15, 2017 to learn whether this scene really is in the film or not.

Until then, you'll have to be satisfied with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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