Ep 163 : Ben Mendelsohn - Mendo talks Director Krennic, his Star Wars love & that “Just Been Choked Out By Darth Vader” grin
Steele Wars : Star Wars Podcast
Steele Saunders
4.5 • 524 Ratings
🗓️ 1 March 2018
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
In his only long-form Star Wars interview, Ben Mendelsohn talks in depth about Director Krennic, Rogue One and his love of Star Wars.
Hear Ben's recollections of his infamous costumed Star Wars Celebration entrance and his joy of sharing a scene with Darth Vader.
Plus we go into Krennic's motivations, the return of Tarkin, his long road to success in Hollywood, Ready Player One, that sweet white cape and IMMEASURABLE POWEERRRRR!
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| 0:00.0 | LA, do not miss the upcoming Steel Wars Live podcast, May the 26th. |
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| 1:03.6 | forward slash steel wars. Link is in the show notes. |
| 1:13.3 | Hey guys. Welcome. Link is in the show notes. Hey, you guys, welcome to Steel Wars. |
| 1:15.8 | I'm comedian, Steel Saunders, and I do love Star Wars. |
| 1:19.3 | And each week we find someone of interest, talk about it with. |
| 1:23.7 | And this week, you guys, our guest can be described as nothing less as a measurable. |
| 1:32.0 | Finally, on the podcast, it is Ben Mendelsso. |
| 1:37.1 | Mendo, welcome. |
| 1:39.6 | Thank you very much, Dio. |
| 1:41.0 | It's a pleasure to be here. |
| 1:42.5 | It has been a long journey to record your lovely |
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