It's 'no accident' that Luke isn't in 'Force Awakens' trailer, J.J. Abrams says

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Hillary Busis
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Ever since we started seeing trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, there's been just one question on everyone's mind: Where's Luke?

Funny you should ask, according to Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams.

"These are good questions," he told the Associated Press this week when a reporter feverishly demanded to know the whereabouts of a certain Jedi. "I can't wait for you to find out the answer."

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So that means there is a reason Luke hasn't reared his head yet? Yep: "It's no accident," Abrams said.

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