It was also pretty much impossible to avoid the internet discussions about John Boyega being in the movie. The casting for TFA made quite a big splash at the time, particularly since they were using relatively unknown actors for some of the roles.
I managed.

I know nothing about the cast. I think they got a female to play the big bad, but that's all. (Thought it was Rey, but it's Ren. Go figure.)

Ok, time to write up my reaction to that helmet coming off then.