Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comic Con Trailer Breakdown – 46 Things You Need To See

39. Kata Koio

Again, further insight into the practical effects at work in capturing some of the new aliens.

Judging by the partially obscured shot of actor DC Barnes (mostly known as a colorist and editor for cookery shows, who won a part thanks to his charity drive work for the Force For Change campaign) on the companion screen, this long-necked fellow mimicking his facial movements animatronically is Kata Koio.

Pretty much nothing is known about the character, but it's always nice to put a name to a face. And notice Admiral Ackbar in the background.