We’ll be seeing him with popcorn and soda in ours hands on the big screen in the role of battle-weary Saw Gerrera in just a few short weeks, but before then award-winning actor Forest Whitaker has announced the launch of several Rogue One themed auctions in an effort to provide assistance to his charity called the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative. Details on the four available prizes, as well as how you could win the opportunity to attend an exclusive screening of Rogue One in London and meet Mr. Whitaker in person, are provided below.
Forest Whitaker is channeling his own Force for Change. The actor, who portrays Saw Gerrera in the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has launched Rogue One-themed auctions to help support his charity, the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative.
Fans can place bids on IfOnly (the same place where Harrison Ford auctioned off his Han Solo jacket from The Force Awakens) for four available prizes: two tickets to the Los Angeles premiere of Rogue One and the invite-only afterparty, a framed and autographed set photo of Whitaker in character as Saw, a Rogue One suitcase filled with a variety of collectibles, and a Rogue One baseball cap personalized by the actor.
Whitaker also launched an auction on Sotheby’s, offering fans the chance to see a special screening of the film in London and meet the actor at the reception.
Proceeds will go to support the organization, which seeks to “help societies impacted by destructive conflicts transform into safer and more prosperous communities” through various initiatives.
