The new 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer brought its cast to tears

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The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer premiered on Monday night during the halftime of the New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles game on Monday Night Football, causing everyone to lose their minds from excitement — including the stars of the film themselves.

Daisy Ridley, whose character, "Rey," stars in the film, had a friend film her reaction to viewing the trailer. Ridley posted the reaction to Instagram, writing that she was "totally emotional seeing it for the first time and so so so incredibly awed to be part of this incredible legacy."

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A video posted by @daisyridley on Oct 19, 2015 at 8:06pm PDT

Ridley's costar, John Boyega, had a less tearful but equally enthusiastic reaction upon viewing the trailer: he shrieked and rolled off the back of a couch.

A video posted by @john_boyega on Oct 20, 2015 at 12:02am PDT

So, if you're really freaking excited about seeing the new Star Wars, just remember that you're in good company.

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