While Lucasfilms and Rian Johnson are reportedly keen to keep Star Wars Episode VIII shrouded in secrecy.

The cast and crew haven't exactly been keeping things under wraps while on location in Dubrovnik, Croatia, as some of the actors were spotted filming in the city in full extraterrestrial costume on Saturday.

And while little is known about the plot of the next chapter of the galaxy spanning saga, new photos of filming give a snippet into what fans can expect to see in the follow up to The Force Awakens.

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In a location not so far away: The cast of Star Wars 8 haven't exactly been keeping things under wraps while on location in Croatia, as actors were spotted filming in the city in full extraterrestrial costume on Saturday

Currently on-location in the city, which fantasy fans will be familiar with thanks to it featuring as Kings Landing in Game of Throne, the crew and cast have been busy filming a selection of scenes amid the city's medieval streets.

Crowded around stone-clad walls and tiny alleyways, members of the cast could be seen dressed in Oriental-inspired garments - which recall the look of Naboo nobles and the Coruscant elite from previous films.

Clad in full costume, some of the actors can be chatting in-between takes, however, the real giveaway as to the identity of the production comes form those in alien prosthetics.

But clearly not immune to the effects of bad weather both human and alien members of the cast chose to seek refuge underneath umbrellas and cover, as rain started to pelt down on the city.

Not your average sight-seer: Clad in full costume, some of the actors can be chatting in-between takes, however, the real giveaway as to the identity of the production comes form those in alien prosthetics

A taste of things to come? While little is known about the plot of the next chapter of the galaxy spanning saga, new photos of filming give a snippet into what fans can expect to see in the follow up to The Force Awakens

However, the bad weather didn't seem to affect production, and the cast and crew soldiered on - filming a range of street scenes - featuring all manner of galactic denizens.

Typical of the range of species and races dreamed of by Star Wars creator George Lucas in his first six films of the saga, one of the more prominent extra terrestrials sports a reptilian-like look.

With blotchy tan skin and a domed head, with boxy lines, the humanoid creature's features are given a further snake-like twist thanks to the black oval eyes embedded in its head near the flat nostrils.

Dressed in a black cape and high-collared oriental tunic suit, the Alien also sports white ceremonial gloves on its hands as well as a broach at the neck.

A new race? Typical of the range of species and races dreamed of by Star Wars creator George Lucas in his first six films of the saga, one of the more prominent extra terrestrials sports a reptilian-like look

A face to remember: The alien has blotchy tan skin and a domed head, with boxy lines, and while it is humanoid the creature's features are distinctly snake-like

Cold-blooded creature? Adding to the reptilian nature of the being, the head sports two black oval eyes embeded in its head near a set of flat nostrils

Ceremonial dress? Dressed in a black cape and high-collared oriental tunic suit, the Alien also sports white ceremonial gloves on its hands as well as a broach at the neck

Eastern-inspired: The actors (all presumably extras or minor characters) are dressed in similar attire, and from the nature of their robes, the culture on the planet appears to be heavily Eastern influenced

A traditional look? Other members of the group are pictured wearing two-piece tunic suits with contrasting white details, as well as other in what appear to be Japanese Kimonos and Hakama Pants

However the other actors (all presumably extras or minor characters) are dressed in similar attire, and from the nature of their robes, the culture on the planet appears to be heavily Eastern influenced.

Other members of the group are pictured wearing two-piece tunic suits with contrasting white details, as well as other in what appear to be Japanese Kimonos and Hakama Pants.

The shoot - which took place throughout the day and night - also appears to have included a landspeeder.

Nice ride: The shoot - which took place throughout the day and night - also appears to have included a landspeeder

Last minute touches: Obscured by a sheet the sleek silver and blue prop was being prepared and touched up by a member of the crew, and was presumably being used during one of the scenes

Obscured by a sheet the sleek silver and blue prop was being prepared and touched up by a member of the crew, and was presumably being used during one of the scenes.

But the typically fantastic costumes and creations didn't end there, as the unknown location int he star Wars universe looks to be filled with all manner of citizens and creatures.

As an actor in a white robes and a more E.T. inspired mask was also seen wandering around in-between takes.

Another sight to see: The typically fantastic costumes and creations didn't end there, as the unknown location int he star Wars universe looks to be filled with all manner of citizens and creatures

Imagination overload: The art department appears to have stuck closely to the ideas of George Lucas and his original team with the design of their aliens

Ready for his close-up: The white robed alien could be seens trolling around with a woman in typical futuristic-inspired costume

Taking a break:Clearly having had enough of his mask after one shot, the actor removed the mask and chatted face to face with his fellow actors

In high spirits: The mood on set seemed to be positive, with the cast and crew all chatting, smiling and joking with one another

Members of the crew were also seen hoisting a huge feline-like head up into the air in front of a green-screen after the sun had set.

The huge head, which featured distinct cat-like resemblances, was presumably having a body attached to it at a later date thanks tot eh special effects wizards in the editing suite.

However the location and climate of Dubrovnik would suggest that the rumours regarding Mark Hamill also being present for scenes as Luke Skywalker are true.

As in a short teaser clip release only weeks ago by Johnson - revealing a short clip of the shoot in progress - Skywalker and Daisy ridley's Rey were seen meeting in a very Mediterranean-like location.

Monster mayhem: Members of the crew were also seen hoisting a huge feline-like head up into the air in front of a green-screen after the sun had set

Prepping the head: The crew looked to be adding some final touches to the giant head before they hoisted it into position

The snippet shows Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker facing off against Daisy Ridley's Rey on a grassy bank, on an unkown planet.

Following a brief confrontation the scenes is interrupted by a man in sunglasses sitting behind a camera who says, 'Cut!' - the man is Rian Johnson, the director of the new film.

He seems to be in a jolly mood and is surrounded by crew. He then says, 'Beautiful' and then an image of the number VIII is seen in bright yellow type over a starry scape, before the director announces: 'Ladies and gentleman welcome to Episode VIII.' The crowd roars.

Yellow letters pop up again that read, 'In production'.