Rogue One: New Photo of Star Wars' Next Big Villain

Say hello to Director Orson Krennic.

By Alex Osborn

A new photo of Rogue One: Star Wars Story has been revealed, providing a closer look at Ben Mendelsohn's villainous character Director Orson Krennic.

Krennic was featured on the second cover of the latest issue of Empire. See Mendelsohn's white-caped character, alongside a group of elite stormtroopers (aka Death Troopers) below.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story cover. Photo credit: Jonathan Olley, via Empire

Director Orson Krennic plays a key role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, as he holds the Empire's Death Star plans, which a team of Rebels including Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) is tasked with stealing.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in theaters on December 16. While you patiently wait for its release, be sure to watch the film's latest trailer and then read up on the latest details about Rogue One's holy land Jedha.

Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his video content on YouTube.

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