Mads Mikkelsen credited as playing...
Galen Erso
- Galen Erso: Jyn, my Stardust, I can't imagine what you think of me. When I was taken, I faced some bitter truths. I was told that soon enough, Krennic would have you as well. As time went by, I knew that you were either dead or so well-hidden that he would never find you. I knew if I had refused to work, if I took my own life, it would only be a matter of time before Krennic realized he longer needed me to complete the project. So I did the one thing nobody expected. I lied. I learned to lie. I played the part of a beaten man resigned to the sanctuary of his work. I made myself indispensable, and all the while, I laid the groundwork of my revenge. We call it the Death Star. There is no better name... and the day is coming soon when it will be unleashed.
- Galen Erso: [goes out of his house to meet Krennic] What is it that you want?
- Orson Krennic: The work has stalled. We need you to come back.
- Galen Erso: [disagrees] I won't do it, Krennic.
- Orson Krennic: We were on the verge of greatness. We were this close to providing peace and security for the galaxy.
- Galen Erso: You're confusing peace with terror.
- Orson Krennic: Well, you have to start somewhere.
- Orson Krennic: You're a hard man to find, Galen. But farming... Really? Man of your talents?
- Galen Erso: It's a peaceful life.
- [first lines]
- [an Imperial space shuttle flies towards a farm in Lah'mu and over a young Jyn running scared upon seeing it]
- Young Jyn: [entering her house] Mama?
- Lyra Erso: We know.
- Galen Erso: Jyn, gather your things. It's time.