Star Wars: Gray Trials the Movie | An Old Republic Fan Film

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As previously seen only in theaters, #TKAtv welcomes Star Wars: Gray Trials the Movie, a feature-length fan film from The King's Academy's award-winning Studio 70. Set in the Old Republic era, three millennia before Darth Vader, Jayma Solvo seeks her path somewhere between The Force and the Dark Side.
*** SYNOPSIS ***
CHAPTER ONE (The Discovery or Jayma and The Force) Three thousand years before the rise of Darth Vader, at the height of the Great Galactic War, Jayma Solvo and her parents move to a new planet, Ashas Ree. There, Jayma faces school bullies, learning something that will change her life forever.
CHAPTER TWO (The Academy or Jayma and the Scepter) Jayma Solvo has trained for years in the harrowing halls of Korriban's Sith Academy. Now, as she tries to gain prestige and earn apprenticeship to a Dark Lord of the Sith, Jayma's future and freedom are suddenly tied to the quest for a mysterious and powerful ancient relic.
CHAPTER THREE (The Jedi or Jayma and the Jedi) When a fugitive Jedi abducts newly apprenticed Jayma Solvo and flees, she must rally her wits and skill to survive. Meanwhile on Korriban, Lord Barrows schemes among the Sith elite to investigate Jayma's kidnapping.
CHAPTER FOUR (The Friend or Jayma and the Wookiee) Jayma Solvo is marooned on the strange, new world of Kashyyyk. There, the Jedi way is Jayma's path to unlikely friendship. Meanwhile on Korriban, Lord Barrows must spring a trap set by servants of Darth Ekkage.
CHAPTER FIVE (The Way or Jayma and the Mandalorian) Darth Ekkage commands Jayma Solvo to hunt down her escaped Jedi prisoner. Meanwhile, Lord Cade Barrow's fate is revealed.
CHAPTER SIX (The Padawan or Jayma and the Escape) Hunted by Darth Ekkage's assassins, Jayma Solvo flees Onderon with Jedi Master Grenz. Meanwhile, Lord Barrows plots his escape from the Sith master's grasp ... and vengeance.
CHAPTER SEVEN (The Trial or Jayma and the Choice) Three thousand years before the rise of Darth Vader, Jayma Solvo must choose between her mentors, Lord Barrows and Jedi Grenz, sealing her fate forever.
*** INDEX ***
0:00 Title
0:43 Chapter One | Jayma and The Force
7:01 Chapter Two | Jayma and the Scepter
16:21 Chapter Three | Jayma and the Jedi
25:12 Chapter Four | Jayma and the Wookiee
37:32 Chapter Five | Jayma and the Mandalorian
50:51 Chapter Six | Jayma and the Escape
1:04:09 Chapter Seven | Jayma and the Choice
1:15:39 Credits
Copyright: The King's Academy, Inc., 2022-2024. All rights reserved.

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@Ben-Ken Ай бұрын

This film is so underrated. The greatest line comes from a relatable, imperfect Jedi: We're all slaves. Will you serve yourself or something greater?

@Warhead-haggis 28 күн бұрын

I played a failed Jedi in the Star Wars rpg. He was a recovering alcoholic who suffered from ptsd due to what he had seen during the rise of the empire. He had a long way to go before he could even begin to make amends and begin the journey towards becoming a Jedi. Grenz reminded me of that character who I haven't thought of in years. Thank you.

@AlHaqimBarrett Ай бұрын

This is bloody fantastic. We need more Tales of Padwan Jayma Solvo, Master Grenz, Barrows & the Mando

@bagginsofbagend 27 күн бұрын

If you do make more, please bring back Arko and the Wookie, too! They were great. I'd like to see more of their friendship with Jayma, and they could also meet Grenz. Plus, the ending seems to set that up...Could it already be planned and in the works? ;) I hope so! Also, it'd be fun to see Mando and Barrows confront Darth Ekkage, and somehow Grenz, Jayma and company get mixed up in it too.

@UrBigFan Ай бұрын

I think this has the best messaging any film I've ever seen has ever had, to serve something greater then yourself, beautiful

@isdully Ай бұрын

I’ve watched a ton of Star Wars fan made stuff and this shoots straight to the top. First of all the SWTOR references were just amazing I couldn’t get enough. The acting was great, characters were interesting and the comedy was most impressive.

@r13hd22 Ай бұрын

Either Disney needs to hire fans to write content or fans need to hire great actors for theirs...either way, Disney should be ashamed.

@UrBigFan Ай бұрын

Yes exactly

@joep9402 Ай бұрын

@@UrBigFan maybe the hollywood writers should go on strike more often. Then we might get some actually well written content, with fresh ideas.

@bergmichel5348 Ай бұрын

I agree!

@thystaff742 29 күн бұрын

Disney wants to sell the woke narrative. They don't care about losing money or making a good story.

@okydok7895 28 күн бұрын

Unbelievably Great!!! Finally a Jedi Serial capable of carrying the ''Sabre"! Please please do so.

@CinCane_9c Ай бұрын

This film was hella legit...Ya'll out here just casually Making better content than Disney...Should definately do another...Mad props to everyone involved💯

@shockstorm9851 Ай бұрын

Would like a sequel.

@rodneykelly8768 28 күн бұрын

I second the motion!

@lonewolfgeoff 24 күн бұрын

i agree totally! sequel please... in fact make it a whole series!

@henrykkeszenowicz4664 5 сағат бұрын

Fan films like this make me remember why I love Star Wars. Brilliant acting, great scenery, great story, it's undoubtedly 10/10. I'd happily watch a sequel!

@Thomas_Harkins123 Ай бұрын

This way better then any movie Disney has made. Great job

@markkane2650 Ай бұрын

Inpressive....most impressive

@bagginsofbagend Ай бұрын

This was awesome! Great fan film! Good message. Liked the humor especially the Jedi's character. Enjoyed the tension wondering if she would choose her old master and the sith or to serve the Force. Glad it had a happy ending!

@hiccup1975 26 күн бұрын

Cant wait for the sequel! There's definitely a trilogy in this.

@bagginsofbagend Күн бұрын

I also like Austin Parenti's character, Lord Zionoth. He is a fun villain and for some reason I like his little monologue, "Lord Cade Barrows, the Meek. Why does such a renowned duelist hide in the shadows? Is it that girl? Has she softened you? Hahahaha." I also wonder what will become of him once Darth Ekkage finds out that Grenz and Jayma are still alive.

@MrSamuelArthurRobertAllen Ай бұрын

it was great to see this in chapters now a movie rerun.

@knowthispodcast9182 25 күн бұрын

Oh my God, I love the writing and the world building. This is why fans need to be in charge of making these types of films. They have a passion for it. They truly love this world of space, wizards, aliens, and laser swords. I love the cinematography, great angles, and shots! Disney needs to stop missing around and hire these guys! This was definitely someone's passion project and they put their time into it The biggest downfall on why a lot of the Jedi became disgruntled is because when you take a child away in their development stage from their parent, even if they understand, it's for their benefit you're going to have some serious psychological problems. Anakin had anxious attachment syndrome, abandonment issues. I know the Jedi meant well, they figured they could complete a more intensive training regiment if the young Padawan didn't have any outside hindrance. But we see a perfect example of what happens when a child is taken away from his or her mother or father When we follow the story of Anakin Skywalker. It was clear that he looked at Qui Gon as a parental figure and then when he was killed, Obi-Wan became the brother father figure and friend. Throughout the story, it's clear that Anakin just wants to find stability, love, understanding, and acceptance as well as praise. Things you will not get in the Jedi Academy. That's why they said he was too old to complete the training because he had already formed a bond with his mother like any other child. I kind of wonder if Anakins mother was allowed to be freed and taken to croissant with Anakin, Anakin would have the parental figure he needed. Although Sly being raised by his mother, he might develop nice guy syndrome, but that's a far cry from becoming Darth Vader (Spoilers) hehe.

@bagginsofbagend 27 күн бұрын

This was great the first time and even better on my 2nd and 3rd viewings. Thank you to all involved for making this movie and for all of your hard work. It's a really well done film: it's entertaining, has good writing, pacing, cinematography, and editing, and it keeps your interest the whole way through. It has great characters, good music, and most importantly, a good message. The references to various Star Wars projects from the main films to the Old Republic period to Rebels and to The Mandalorian are awesome as well. Here's my ticket in thanks and in support of this project. I'll catch you Lothcats later!

@megapicsxl9232 Ай бұрын

This was great!! I really loved how this fan filmed handled the struggle between light and dark!! And Grenz is such a great Jedi lol!!! Definitely one of my favorite characters 😂

@fallunlight9724 9 күн бұрын

Grenz is well done. He clearly has a past but I feel like he will choose her over the order when they try to chain her down emotionally. Jedi have a nack of being cold numbskulls. They only accepted her cuz of grenz and the war effort.

@matzet1841 Ай бұрын

WOW ... well done and more. Thank you for the inspiring story ❤🙏

@bennyboyrow Ай бұрын

This was honestly one of the best star wars films I've seen, well done all of you involved! Absolutely incredible to think this is all fan made!

@stevenlanham9349 Ай бұрын

This is how star wars is suppose to be. A fun engaging story with shiny lightsaber fights

@JoshPitts530 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this! Part 2?

@wendellmollycheck3669 10 күн бұрын

This film was far better than anything.Disney has done the actors and the writers should be very proud of themselves

@jakesanchez3970 Ай бұрын

Really liked this alot. I appreciated the time, effort and story details. Nice touch with Dark Ekkage, Baras's sister. One of the best fan Films I have ever seen!

@N843M Ай бұрын

Fantastic Job and thank you, This film mad me feel good!

@CharlesBevien Ай бұрын

Outstanding! Love this story. Keep up the good work.

@danelamoreaux4166 Ай бұрын

Great movie. Props to the crew.

@BossStang07 Ай бұрын

This was amazing! I have grown up with the originals and I am very picky with Star Wars fan films. I play the Old Replublic and I loved the relation and settings from both starting worlds. I was at the edge of my seat hoping for the out come you provided. The acting was amazing! I with out a doubt loved it!

@BossMan-yu1og Ай бұрын

I really hope this film garners the views that it deserves. Hands down (pun intended) the best Star Wars fan film I have ever seen. You can feel the soul and passion radiate through every scene and in every encounter. The story and the message exceed anything Disney has produced. It was witty and fun. Even the extras had character (my favorite was Issac). May the force be with you and your team!

@matthewmohri9990 26 күн бұрын

This was hands down awesome. The story was strong, the acting great, and the creativity professional all the way. The way the characters were built without having to delve too much into their backgrounds showed the strength in the writing of this movie. The watcher of the movie can relate to almost every character but also learn from them as well. You hit this out of the ballpark, great job. I liked the battle where she stands between the light and the dark, the symbolism is powerful. You(or the collective you depending how many wrote this film)built the main characters up so well through their personality that their actions and words had deeper meaning, as if each word was meant exactly for that moment and no filler. I speak for those who commented as well as those who have yet to comment, I believe a sequel is in the plans or being written as I type this. Congrats, I hope we get a sequel.

@DarkRevan36 29 күн бұрын

Hope there is a part II to this, thoroughly enjoyed it!!

@skogsbosse Ай бұрын

Wow... one of the best fanfilms i have seen.... Thanks for that

@UrBigFan Ай бұрын

Wow i just watched an amazing movie! Thank you!!

@user-jb2up1yd8y 29 күн бұрын

An amazing fan film! Loved everything about it. Imagine what these folks could do with a major budget.

@MEDAVIS219 Ай бұрын

A movie from the Sith acolyte point of view??? I understand it's Old Republic but this is phenomenal!!! Nice work!!

@rickeyleon3344 Ай бұрын

A Very Good Star Wars Short Story, Movie. I enjoyed this movie very much. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@RJ-cf8jq 27 күн бұрын

Good to see someone doing Old Republic. Much more interesting than the same old Skywalker line.

@nomore9203 24 күн бұрын

Finally, a good Star Wars film. I hope you keep making more.

@nestorgarcia2299 25 күн бұрын

Best Fan film I ever seen. Congratulations!

@miltonrivero1017 Ай бұрын

I agree Disney needs to learn and watch how this was made , the writing, the acting, and so much more it was very good where is part two to this I want to see more Star Wars from you guys this is perfect what an adventure I love it

@eric.schall Ай бұрын

Why is this good? I watched the whole thing and loved it! Fan films usually suck. Good characters, good acting, lightsaber choreo could use some work, but still decent. Well done!

@shockstorm9851 Ай бұрын

Awesome Film!

@NasTalkz Ай бұрын

I’m about to watch this whole thing

@soralantern3073 Ай бұрын

Us fans do have great ideas. I've got a few of my own.

@conniee. Ай бұрын

Wow, How am I just now seeing this, it is great. 😲🥰 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I hope to see more of ur work, thanks for sharing this.😀👍🏽👍🏽

@davidscott5490 Ай бұрын

Next time if you need another Jedi actor I come cheap, look me up I'd love to b part of this it's totally awesome, May the force b with y'all

@abcantiques777 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely fantastic!!! 5 STAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@christopherpoet458 Ай бұрын

Ngl, when I read the title, I was fully expecting for Kade to be a Revenknight. And then proceeded to go into this with the expectation that he would be trying to teach Jayma the teachings of Reven. I was even more convinced from the opening classroom shots. Didn't turn out that way but I appreciate the message being given about serving a greater power. Kade really had me convinced when we were introduced to him that he was not Quite a Sith. Then there is the guy with the two purple sabers who also showed similar behavor. EDIT: I was also about to bet on her choosing to walk away from both her "masters" and decide not to be a Jedi or Sith and have a moment where she relates to both codes but also disagrees with them.

@draven3838 27 күн бұрын

Wow this fan film is better than Disney movies

@webdoar 23 күн бұрын

Phenomenal, I LOVE this one. Great storyline, well thought out and played, really good costuming camera work, and great acting, too

@mcsstudios101 Ай бұрын

Very Cool! I enjoyed it!

@MrChase017 12 күн бұрын

Some would buy a golden calf only to throw it in a fire and beat on it until they got a magic spark. Here, I see someone holding something magical, sharing love and respect, and then sharing that beauty with the world. Far superior to many of the recent offering, and some of the super OG practical effects nearly brought a tear to my eye.

@goon1500ify Ай бұрын

This is REALLY GOOD 👍👍👍👍 EXCELLENT writing and cinematography 🏆 thank you for this movie 🙏

@frankprendergast8020 4 күн бұрын

❤...This would be a TV show I'd watch... fantastic!!

@sambojinbojin-sam6550 Ай бұрын

Great film. Thanks!

@JoshuaGrantland Ай бұрын

Great job, best star wars film I've seen since the original trilogy. Interesting how Jayma looks just like my SWTOR Sith sorcerer. Hope there's plans for more.

@NerdishNature Ай бұрын

"reminds me of my time on korreban... cleaning vermin from the tombs." -some future empress maybe?

@DanielRivera-ie6jw Ай бұрын

That little girl definetly a sith, by nature, period😮

@erikgarciabat90 Ай бұрын

This is 💯 times better than Disney.

@greglasseigne9493 23 күн бұрын

Isn't strange how love and respect for Lucas's vision allows true Star Wars fans to make a story come to life far better than anything a multi billion dollar corporation could manage?

@timothycantor4488 Ай бұрын

So good!

@tracyp3655 3 күн бұрын

Well done!!! I hope you continue this story line!

@JonRiotts Ай бұрын

Better than the original. Bravo Loved the grey side theme!!!

@ronmicheals8329 21 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this. Well written and great actors that flowed with each other. I can't wait for the next one. 🎉😊

@therundown5208 27 күн бұрын

You all did a great job keep up the good work I hope to see a lot more from you all

@crusader2112 3 күн бұрын

Excellent Job. Hope there's a sequel. 👍

@TheTroycoe 17 күн бұрын

This was excellent, thank you!

@davidscott5490 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Better than Disney y'all rule the force lives on and Jayma( Lilli Rittner) much better than Ray look forward to a sequel!!

@beauhurlock9243 Ай бұрын

This is actually brilliant 👏

@BrentHottle-gi2pe 29 күн бұрын

Great! Thank you

@rahelnujacqklittlefield7203 Ай бұрын

Most Impressive .

@TaraCicora Ай бұрын

This is shockingly good!

@soluss Ай бұрын

El-yeah...great job team!

@user-lg9tn6bi7p Күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this

@DARKJEDIHIDEAWAY 15 күн бұрын

I'm 7 minutes in, and it's already better than Acolyte

16 күн бұрын

Hey that's pretty good I loved it, a flawless movie 10 out of 10, nice work

@williamlim5844 Ай бұрын

more!

@kevinlee6881 8 күн бұрын

I loved it. Way better than anything Disney is putting out right now. Keep it up. Star Wars Strong!!!!

@EJ_WA Ай бұрын

Definitely better than the last few from Disney

@soonerthrawn1362 Ай бұрын

Great fan film any of the main characters should be in star wars show female l as she was excellent

@PietPanenka 22 күн бұрын

This was amazing. Hope there will be a sequel!

@akshaytrayner1960 Ай бұрын

This was awesome

@janinejohnstone468 15 күн бұрын

This was fabulous. the most realistic impression of the way people might behave in a galaxy that had a unifying Force, where they used lightsabres. As a massive bonus, Grenz typifies for me what I've come to learn as a Christian when he said; 'We're all slaves; we only get to choose our Master'. Everything the Jedi or the Sith ever did in any movie was imperfect; some of their acts were even cruel, or stupid. But this shows clearly the difference between one person's Master and another's, whatever their mundane allegiance. I'd been rooting every bit as much for Cade, as I had been for Grenz or the heroine; but in the end, he went a different way. When's the sequel coming out?

@captainrex45 5 күн бұрын

The girl playing as jayma could make a convincing Etain from the Republic commando books. If you guys made something from those books in live action it would be amazing!

@marshallhunter4193 28 күн бұрын

I enjoyed this quite alot. More than almost everything from Lucas since disney became involved, and brought identity politics into it.

@treiwilson9445 Ай бұрын

The chains are the easy part, It's what goes on in the mind that's hard.

@joep9402 Ай бұрын

This was very nicely done. I like the fact that you looked at the sith culture. The way that the writers approached the the view of the sith lords and the idea of the sith counsel was something very overlooked by other stories. That said, I hope that in your future stories you get more detailed in the ways of the sith. I particularly liked the battle sequences, they were well executed and had nice CGI effects. That said, my only complaint is that I would like to see more of a John Wick style of fighting. Think of it like gun foo but, with light sabers and , of coarse, the dark force as well . Kinda like mixed martial arts with light sabers, as I believe that a true sith would be highly trained in unarmed combat and use any and all tactics to win a battle. After all, if John Wick can beat 50 to 100 humans with only a gun, a knife, and a coat, in 15 minutes, Then a true sith lord should be able to take down 2 or 3 hundred opponents in the same amount of time armed with a light saber and the dark force, and maybe, some training from Jet Li. Good movie! I cant wait to se the sequel.

@jerrycarson457 23 күн бұрын

great

@marzomarcolinoordonesmarco6169 20 күн бұрын

It is extremous excellent. The Disney should learn something in this fan film I can night and day with no rest just having fun and enjoyful I am from Manaus Amazonas Brasil

@rodneygrundmeyer2993 Ай бұрын

I honestly think that the female character in this did a better job than the actress who played Rey.

@futuramayeah Ай бұрын

for Episode 9 of the star wars movies in theaters, i wanted the NightSisters of Dathomir and the Hutt Clan to hear Leia's distress message and come to destroy the resistance because they killed Darth Maul (General Kenobi) and Jabba the Hutt (Princess Leia) and while the Hutt Space Ships would have an epic space battle with the Resistance fleet, the NightSisters would take Rey to the planet below and use force magic against her. and i wanted the Knights of Ren to show Kylo their true master Darth Jar Jar. who we saw in the red room in Episode 8 in the back of the room in a black cloak, remote controlling Snoke's body like it was weekend at Bernies' no one seemed to notice that Snoke had a huge gash in his forehead, he was already dead and Jar Jar was moving him around like he was alive. and Darth Jar Jar could have taken Kylo to Korriban, that would have been the first time we saw the planet on film in the theaters, and it would have been an epic place to have movie number 9 end at . as it has rich history with the Sith

@coltonwatmough9651 Ай бұрын

The plot is solid. The dialog was more cheesy than the Prequels. The fight choreography could use work, but it was not as laughable as the sequels. Overall, I'd say you did good.

@Dagowop-pj9we 9 күн бұрын

The only hope I have for Star wars at this point is fan films thank you keep it up better than anything Disney Star wars has ever done.

@PatrickWentzell-jd9gq Ай бұрын

The trials won't be easy and if you do succeed in them there will be difficult challenges I'll leave you to prepare for them .

@thunderwoodsstreams7401 25 күн бұрын

U guys did great bravo I would enjoy a part 2 maybe work on the cgi for the Droid

@gloriousginger 27 күн бұрын

BEHOLD!!! I AM THE 1K👍🏻

@gloriousginger 27 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this. Interesting to see a "passive" Sith and an arrogant Jedi.

@erikgarciabat90 Ай бұрын

What's the song's name? 1:16:10.

@albertsparrow9485 Ай бұрын

Looks great audio is decent but I think they needed a polarizing filter while filming great work while on a tight budget 👍

@mikecrabtree8200 24 күн бұрын

For a fan film. This was quite good. Fan films are normally garbage wrapped in a bow of what ever story it follows. This is one of two SW FF I’d like to see more of. It looks like the FF are the only thing that is going to keep SW alive, since Disney is working so hard to kill the franchise. Long live the Republic. I’d like to note. To help improve the if any future productions. The audio sounded like it was recorded in a small room. Maybe some work there. But otherwise quite good. Obviously a great deal of time and effort went into to this. There are a few other fan films of quality on YT. It would be interesting for some of these groups to come together and share production expenses and produce a full length movie. As close to studio quality as they can. Would be fun to see what minds outside of Disney can do to further the franchise. One person already all but gave us season 4 of ST TOS. Called StarTrek Continues. A whole season. If a dedicated fan can produce that quality for ST. Just imagine what the SW fandom could do for this ailing franchise.

@publicprofilename4273 Ай бұрын

Ok, so, remember hat one time, when I named our protagonist darth marysueish or some such? Then there's this other time, I mention only halfheartedly paying attention in the beginning? Put those two together and you get a retraction... of foot from mouth. This chick's journey is structured flawlessly. I should've went for the rewatch before running off at the mouth. I could of course delete my last comment, but hell. Guess it's documentation of my own zero's quest lol. Yeah, even the little of tee tiny issues I had with some wooden dialogue are just nowhere to be seen this second time through. I don't really like giving my opinion of content, without finding anything negative, as if all I have are good things to say, I think I sound like a shill. Hello, my public profile name is shillery shilless the shit, and i approve this movie. This is freakin BEAUTIFUL folks! Well, well done, so much this is awesome, like all the this is awesome there is to be had is yours! This doesn't have that "I'm okay in premiere, and poindexter over there collects helmets and sabers, let's larp a movie" feel AT ALL! Like nowhere in this, do I get pulled from the story, because of budget or skill constraints. This is something all involved can most certainly have the utmost pride in! My last review of it was around 90% positive, with 2 small knitpicks. Those were a result of me not getting too focused on the movie, until the middle of the 2nd act. A mistake I certainly rectified on my immediate 2nd watch, and that lapse is the genesis of my only 2 gripes, so bad me, stupid me. I did better, and I am in love with the style of this, the flow, the charecters, the dialogue, the personalities of our 3 main charecters, are amazingly pro quality fleshed out, and developed. Darkness, sunnyboy, and mrs middleton are all just cruising along, spittin hot fire every line, making it look like just another day in their lives, totally not actors playing a role, they're kickass actors wreckin their parts, with mad force level precisiion.

@publicprofilename4273 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry that I rushed to get back to the movie. I caught up to the point where I was snared last time, and about 10 minutes past it, and just couldn't wait til the end to come back down here and fall all over myself rembling endlessly about just how wonderful this is, and only gave 3 of our actors their egojob, forgetting that they aren't the only one's on screen, and certainly not the only one's with the whole "this shit is just the easiest thing in the world" way of breathing the life into the charecter their owning like a boss. In fact, I'm very willing to give equal praise literally to every single solitary individual participating in this movie. This is truly astoundingly polished, and professional level stuff. There's too many great charecters to name here, so I refer to the handy list at the end of the movie, those, those are the ones who did a kick ass omega mutant level job on this movie. Convenient that. Alright yall shut up, I'm hitting play.