While the red carpet may be empty, fans eagerly await a glimpse at some of the film's stars outside the TCL Chinese Theatre.
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One of our favorite cosplayers — the red Hip Hop Stormtrooper — is on the scene.
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Make way for a legion of Stormtroopers as celebrities get ready to walk the red carpet at 5:30 p.m. PST.
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A working BB-8 droid comes rolling in.
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R2-D2 and a red-armed C-3PO aren't far behind.
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"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland is among the first stars to arrive with beau Dominic Sherwood.
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C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels proudly shows off a LEGO pin of his "Star Wars" character.
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Chewbacca actor Peter Meyhew wears a Chewie shirt under his tux while showing off his lightsaber-themed cane.
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Gwendoline Christie looks gorgeous. She plays the series' first female Stormtrooper.
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Lead actress and newcomer Daisy Ridley who plays Rey is also in white.
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Legendary "Star Wars" screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan is all smiles.
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"Heroes" actor Greg Grunberg is part of the Resistance in "The Force Awakens."
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Domhnall Gleeson, who plays General Hux, cannot handle the enormity of the event.
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Harrison Ford shows up with his wife Calista Flockhart.
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They may be the cutest couple on the red carpet.
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In case you forgot, motion-capture genius Andy Serkis reminds everyone this is the seventh installment of the film in just about every photo he takes.
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Oscar Isaac cleans up well for the premiere. He's playing resistance pilot Poe Dameron in the film.
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Here's Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and her husband, producer Frank Marshall.
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"Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow is there, too. He'll be directing "Star Wars: Episode IX."
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Oscar winner and "The Force Awakens" star Lupita Nyong'o dazzles in a long sequin gown.
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Adam Driver, who plays Kylo Ren, arrives with wife Joanne Tucker. He's looking super serious.
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J.J. Abrams said it was surreal being at the premiere so imagine what it's like being there with franchise creator George Lucas.
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You can't have George Lucas at the premiere without his old friend Steven Spielberg. He's at the event with wife Kate Capshaw.
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We still don't know where Luke Skywalker is in Episode VII and Mark Hamill's not telling anyone before the premiere.
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Carrie Fisher is showing off a lot of leg in a blue velvet gown.
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Not far off is her daughter, Billie Lourd. She'll also have a role in the film.
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Carrie Fisher looks like she's having the most fun at this premiere.
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Lead actor John Boyega showed up in a purple suit wearing a black glove.
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It's a "Modern Family" reunion at the premiere. Sofia Vergara shows up with her hair in Leia buns with hubby Joe Manganiello.
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All of Disney's stars are coming out for this. Here's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." actor Clark Gregg with his wife Jennifer Grey.
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Singer Janelle Monae rocks the carpet with a seriously long braid.
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Look at who showed up in costume! It's Rainn Wilson and his son Walter.
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He's not the only costumed attendee. Joseph Gordon-Levitt showed up as Yoda.
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The "Star Wars" red carpet live stream ended shortly after 7 p.m. West coast time meaning that everyone's getting ready to head inside and see the film!
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Here's a look inside one of the theaters.
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"The Force Awakens" will be released in the US Friday, December 18.
