Millennium Falcon lands on Irish coast for ‘Star Wars’ filming

MALIN HEAD, Ireland - From a galaxy far, far away to the rugged coast of Ireland -- the Millennium Falcon has landed in Donegal for filming of the next “Star Wars” film, local media reported.

A set resembling Han Solo's spaceship could be seen from afar atop cliffs at Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, as filming on the "Star Wars: Episode VIII" is set to begin in the area on Friday, according to Irish media.

The movie continues the hugely popular sci-fi saga after last year's The Force Awakens,” which also featured Irish scenery in the closing scenes.

“Star Wars: Episode VIII,” which began filming in London in February, is due for release in December 2017. — Reuters