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Star Wars cast confirmed as Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill return... and will be joined by newcomers Adam Driver, John Boyega and Daisy Ridley─── 14:12 Wed, 30 Apr 2014
After months of speculation, the cast of Star Wars VII has finally been announced.
On Tuesday Disney and Lucasfilm confirmed on the official Star Wars website that Girls star Adam Driver would take a part in the relaunched film as well as newcomers John Boyega and Daisy Ridley. Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow were also listed as cast members.
It was also confirmed that stars of the original trilogy - Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker - would also be in the film, which will be directed by JJ Abrams and released in 2015.
On Tuesday Disney and Lucasfilm confirmed on the official Star Wars website that Girls star Adam Driver would take a part in the relaunched film as well as newcomers John Boyega and Daisy Ridley. Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow were also listed as cast members.
It was also confirmed that stars of the original trilogy - Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker - would also be in the film, which will be directed by JJ Abrams and released in 2015.
A black-and-white photo of the cast and crew was accompanied by the announcement.
Casting for the new film, which will be the first installment since Disney took over the franchise from George Lucas, has been so secretive it has been compared to the plans for the Death Star.
It was first claimed by The Hollywood Reporter that Driver would play a villain in the film. In recent weeks it was speculated that Boyega (best known for Attack of the Block), and Isaac (who stood out in Inside Llewyn Davis) could be contenders.
Casting for the new film, which will be the first installment since Disney took over the franchise from George Lucas, has been so secretive it has been compared to the plans for the Death Star.
It was first claimed by The Hollywood Reporter that Driver would play a villain in the film. In recent weeks it was speculated that Boyega (best known for Attack of the Block), and Isaac (who stood out in Inside Llewyn Davis) could be contenders.
Though it was reported on April 10 by The Hollywood Reporter that Maisie Richardson-Sellers could land the female lead in Star Wars VII, that role went to Ridley, a newcomer who has made mostly shorts films and popped up in only a few TV shows.
After the announcement was made, Ridley tweeted: 'Overwhelmed by all the support. This is the greatest day of my life. I'm told I can't say who I'm playing yet, but it's exciting!'
Domhnall is a Tony Award nominee who played Bill Weasley in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2.
Serkis has appeared in Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and the Lord Of The Rings films. Von Sydow got an Oscar nomination for his work in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
After the announcement was made, Ridley tweeted: 'Overwhelmed by all the support. This is the greatest day of my life. I'm told I can't say who I'm playing yet, but it's exciting!'
Domhnall is a Tony Award nominee who played Bill Weasley in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2.
Serkis has appeared in Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and the Lord Of The Rings films. Von Sydow got an Oscar nomination for his work in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
Ever since the film was announced in November, it has been reported that many of the original cast members would make cameos.
It wasn't until Tuesday that it was finally confirmed that Harrison, aged 71, Mark, aged 62, and Carrie, aged 57, would definitely be back.
It was reported in March that Peter, aged 69, would reprise his role as Chewbacca.
The movie will hit theaters on December 18, 2015.
In March, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger said the new project would begin filming in May and will be set 30 years after the events in 1983's Return of the Jedi.
It wasn't until Tuesday that it was finally confirmed that Harrison, aged 71, Mark, aged 62, and Carrie, aged 57, would definitely be back.
It was reported in March that Peter, aged 69, would reprise his role as Chewbacca.
The movie will hit theaters on December 18, 2015.
In March, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger said the new project would begin filming in May and will be set 30 years after the events in 1983's Return of the Jedi.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF STAR WARS: EPISODE VII CAST
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.
It has previously been reported that Abrams was planning to cast unknowns in the new film, following in the footsteps of George Lucas's 1977 cast.
Prior to the announcement on Monday, Disney CEO Bob Iger had only revealed the return of one fan favourite.
'Rumour has it that almost every actor in the world has been cast in this movie, but so far, the official cast member that we've confirmed - the only one - is R2D2,' he said. 'There will be some very familiar faces along with a trio of new young leads.'
- Dailymail
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.
It has previously been reported that Abrams was planning to cast unknowns in the new film, following in the footsteps of George Lucas's 1977 cast.
Prior to the announcement on Monday, Disney CEO Bob Iger had only revealed the return of one fan favourite.
'Rumour has it that almost every actor in the world has been cast in this movie, but so far, the official cast member that we've confirmed - the only one - is R2D2,' he said. 'There will be some very familiar faces along with a trio of new young leads.'
- Dailymail
