The cast of Star Wars Episode VII has just been revealed. From starwars.com, they have released news that finally shows the upcoming cast along with returning cast members.
The cast has been revealed as
Along with returning actors from the original trilogy such as
Harrison Ford (Han Solo)
Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia)
Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)
Anthony Daniels (C3-PO)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
Kenny Baker (R2-D2)
The following description was also posted...
"The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
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."
Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015."
Along with the news, a photo showing them at a cast read-through and a description...
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April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Writer Lawrence Kasdan. Copyright and Photo Credit: David James. |
Now, while there is still not much known about Episode VII other than it will be directed by J.J Abrams, and is set to be released December 18, 2015 this definitely show just how much progress is being made in production. Though all of this news gets me very excited for the future of the franchise.
