Director Rian Johnson teases with a new image from 'Star Wars Episode 8' set

Director Rian Johnson marked the final stretch of Star Wars Episode VIII's production schedule with a fresh image of a grimy cloak.

Rian had a bit of fun when asked on Twitter if this cape belonged to him, teasing: "The crew thought it was weird for the first few months. But eventually they kept thinking it was weird", reported Digital Spy.

The crew thought it was weird for the first few months. But eventually they kept thinking it was weird. https://t.co/zeMM6OT1eq

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 8, 2016

In the home stretch. https://t.co/AhhJoo4gBI

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 8, 2016

Star Wars: Episode VIII recently wrapped up some extensive filming in Ireland by placing an advert in The Irish Examiner to thank its crew and locals - complete with a Gaelic translation of "May the Force be with you".

Lucasfilm built a massive 50-foot protective structure around an Irish seaside location to effectively prevent passers-by from getting any useful sneak peeks when filming started on the Emerald Isle a few weeks ago.