It looks as if the next Star Wars film may see a new menacing-looking type of Star Wars character.

On Tuesday TMZ reported a trademark has been requested for the Shadow Trooper, which means Disney hopes to make plenty of merchandise involving the suited fellow.

There has been speculation that Shadow Troopers may be featured in December's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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See you at the toy store! It looks as if the next Star Wars film may see a new menacing-looking type of Star Wars character. On Tuesday TMZ reported a trademark has been requested for the Shadow Trooper, which means Disney hopes to make plenty of merchandise involving the suited fellow

New and improved? There has been speculation that Shadow Troopers may be featured in December's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The Shadow Trooper, which carried a blaster instead of a lightsaber, has already appeared in Star Wars videos.

It's very similar to the white Storm Trooper.

Rogue One stars Felicity Jones, Alan Tudyk, Mads Mikkelsen, Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker and Diego Luna.

Coming to theaters this December: The cast of Rogue One which includes Felicity Jones and Diego Luna, among others

They will keep the Force alive: Luna and Jones in costume; they steal the plans for the Death Star

This comes after photos emerged from the set of Star Wars VIII. After decamping to Dubrovnik, Croatia to film on location in the Adriatic, members of the cast were seen in full-costume filming a high-octane scene with a sleek landspeeder, on Sunday night.

Waiting for night to fall on the historic city, a selection of actors and actresses filmed some explosive scene, which saw the anti-gravity vehicle explode in a shower of sparks and fire.

It's a trap! After decamping to Dubrovnik, Croatia to film on location in the Adriatic, members of the cast of Star Wars VIII were seen in full-costume filming a high-octane scene with a sleek landspeeder, on Sunday

Following an extensive daytime shoot in other parts of the city's Medieval quarter - which fantasy fans will recognize from Game Of Thrones - the crew and cast prepared for one final take.

With a range of actors sporting Oriental-inspired costumes hitting the street, take one of slate '132L' (which was seen on a huge Star Wars VIII clapboard) got underway.

Obviously a continuation of the scenes being filmed around the city over the weekend, many of the actors - who were dressed in variations of white and black tunic suits and capes - were familiar faces.

However, two members of the ensemble (as yet unidentified character in the plot) got more than they bargained for as they made their way to a cobalt blue and silver landspeeder.

An explosive twist: Waiting for night to fall on the historic city, a selection of actors and actresses filmed some explosive scene, which saw the anti-gravity vehicle explode in a shower of sparks and fire

Sparks flying: Following an extensive daytime shoot in other parts of the city's Medieval quarter - which fantasy fans will recognize from Game of Thrones - the crew and cast prepared for one final, high-octane take

With one hopping in to drivers seat to gun the engine his companion prepared to enter the car, unbeknownst to them that they were walking into an assination attempt.

But with the alarm being raised the two men were able to throw themselves out of harm's way, just moment before the speeder blew up - in a clear assassination attempt.

Showering the street with sparks and bodywork, the landspeeder exploded in a blaze of destructive glory, with the prop disintegrating in spectacular style.

It seems that the lucky duo were part of a bodyguard retinue, which appeared to be captained by a reptile-like alien (also seen on set throughout the weekend shoot).

Take 1! With a range of actors sporting Oriental-inspired costumes hitting the street, take one of slate '132L' (which was seen on a huge Star Wars VIII clapboard) got underway

Ready to roll? The crew appeared keen to get things under way, but evidently the night was still young with 'Take 1' clear to see on the clapboard

Familiar faces: Obviously a continuation of the scenes being filmed around the city over the weekend, many of the actors - who were dressed in variations of white and black tunic suits and capes - were familiar faces

Somethign's wrong: However two members of the ensemble (as yet unidentified character in the plot) got more than they bargained for as they made their way to a cobalt blue and silver landspeeder

Get to safety: As an alarm was raised the two men were able to throw themselves out of harm's way, just moment before the speeder blew up - in a clear assassination attempt

There goes the warranty: Showering the street with sparks and bodywork, the landspeeder exploded in a blaze of destructive glory, with the prop disintegrating in spectacular style

Bang! The scenes were most definitely explosive as the anti-gravity vehicle met its dramatic end

Prepping for the explosion: Cast and crew looked on eagerly as they awaited the imminent explosion

The group were seen with a blonde woman dressed all in white, and dripping with jewellery, at the centre of their group - presumably their employer/charge.

As well as a retinue human bodyguards and two (presumable) handmaidens, the mystery women in white was protected by another extra terrestrial - an ape-like humanoid.

Dressed in a similar caped jacket, white tunic and trousers to the rest of the group, the new-sighting on set was made distinct by his unique mask.

Following strictly in the vein of George Lucas' creations in the original trilogy, the alien's features were a cross between human and beast.

The 'man' in charge? It seems that the lucky duo were part of a bodyguard retinue, which appeared to be captained by a reptile-like alien (also seen on set throughout the weekend shoot)

A VIP? The group were seen with a blonde woman dressed all in white, and dripping with jewellery, at the centre of their group - presumably their employer/charge

A real retinue: As well as a retinue human bodyguards and two (presumable) handmaidens, the mystery women in white was protected by another extra terrestrial - an ape-like humanoid

Big hair, don't care: The women on set were all similarly clad in either shades of black or white

Sparks will fly! The explosive scenes were incredible to watch with sparks filling the underpass and stars of the movie fleeing all around

Picture the scene: The filming took place in a large lot in front of a green screen

Run! The explosion caused havoc among the cast and saw people jumping away in mass shock and fear

A real looker: Following strictly in the vein of George Lucas' creations in the original trilogy, the alien's features were a cross between human and beast

A face to remember: With a huge broad mouth grabbing the eye and white facial scarring around his eyes, the otherworldly nature of the bodyguard was increased but its frilled white tonsure and beard combination

A cool customer: The newcomer joined the reptilian alien who had been seen throughout the weekend's filming

Scary stuff: The aliens were a daunting presence on the set - no doubt adding to the beloved movies

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

Could it be? Two stars who seemed to resemble John Boyega and Daisy Ridley climbed atop a horse like creature in the confines of the set

Running away? The duo looked as though they were escaping something

With flat features, a huge broad mouth and white facial scarring drawing the eye, the otherworldly nature of the bodyguard was increased but its frilled white tonsure and beard combination.

The newcomer joined the reptilian alien who had been seen throughout the weekend's filming.

With blotchy tan skin and a domed head, with boxy lines, the humanoid creature's features were 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 - appearing to signal it out the group's leader.

However things appeared to have been a little more relaxed earlier on in the day, as the cast and crew basked on the top deck of a ship moored in the city's ancient port - filming a seperate scene.

Head's up! The characters sprung to action during the explosion scenes

Waiting patiently: The unsuspecting characters appeared to have no idea what would happen

Impressive: The explosion caused sparks to fly with its impressive effects

Mess making: The explosion left behind piles of debris but made for a breath-taking scene

A cantina scene? However things appeared to have been a little more relaxed earlier on in the day, as the cast and crew basked on the top deck of a ship moored in the city's ancient port - filming a seperate scene

Drink up: Obviously set in a bar, set with similar furniture to other cantinas from throughout the film saga's other chapters, other denizens of the alien city could be seen enjoying a drink

Fitting in: Clustered around large plinths and metallic tables, the Japanese-inspired robes, and the Kimonos and Hakama Pants seen on the other actors appear to be an engrained part of the planet's society

Obviously set in a bar, set with similar furniture to other cantinas from throughout the film saga's other chapters, other denizens of the alien city could be seen enjoying a drink.

Clustered around large plinths and metallic tables, the Japanese-inspired robes, and the Kimonos and Hakama Pants seen on the other actors appear to be an engrained part of the planet's society.

The new images of production on the film, helmed by Rian Johnson, come amid reports the crew and cast are on-location alongside Mark Hamill (who has yet to be spotted on the ground).

With speculation rife the scenes are centred around Luke Skywalker, however, Disney and Lucasfilm have kept tight-lipped on the nature of the scenes, and have also gone to pains to keep the plot and even the shoots cloaked in secrecy.

The new images of production on the film, helmed by Rian Johnson, come amid reports the crew and cast are on-location alongside Mark Hamill (who has yet to be spotted on the ground)

Keeping secrets? With speculation rife the scenes are centred around Luke Skywalker, however, Lucasfilm have kept tight-lipped on the nature of the scenes, and have also gone to pains to keep the shoot secret

A mammoth task: They've had their work cut out keeping things quiet, with the crew, cast and set popping up all over the city with their huge green screens and fantasitcal collection of actors and extras