Star Wars Episode 7 Movie News, Rumors, and Update: Anticipated Film to Include Lupita Nyong’o and Zac Efron
As production unravels for what will undoubtedly be an epic "Star Wars Episode VII" movie, so has the news surrounding its cast and tentative title.
On April 29, Starwars.com announced the names of the actors confirmed for the upcoming movie including names that were already previously rumored to be in the film. The official cast includes John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow , Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker .
The Star Wars.com official statement also contained a message from the film's director, J.J. Abrams that read:
Director J.J. Abrams says, 'We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud.'
Despite the site's official announcement, rumor has it that the cast is not yet complete. Academy award winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is reportedly set to join the cast as well.
Contactmusic.com reports that Nyong'o met with director J.J. Abrams in March when they discussed the Oscar-winning actress playing one of Obi-Wan Kenobi's offspring.
The Star Wars Episode VII title is also rumored to be in the mix of the latest news.
The official Star Wars movie title is rumored to be "The Ancient Fear," according to various sources.
Now that there's a bit more news on the anticipated "Star Wars: Episode VII," fans can breathe a little easier.
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