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Having spoken to fellow Star Wars veterans Mark Hamill and Ewan McGregor, Mace Windu actor Samuel L Jackson has revealed that none of them have been contacted by the Star Wars Episode VII casting department.Jackson says that despite repeated hints that he want to return for Episode VII all he has had is an "hmm". It was reported earlier in the year that Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the classic trilogy, was in training to get fit for a return to Star Wars. But according to Jackson the two spoke recently and Hamill denied being contacted to reprise his role. Also speaking to Samuel L Jackson recently was Ewan McGregor, who has also denied any involvement with the new sequel trilogy in production by Disney. The Episodes VII script has apparently still not been finalised, and producers are keen to cast a 40-something military man, similar to Matt Damon's portrayal in 2013's Elysium. Click here to view the article
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Jackson says that despite repeated hints that he want to return for Episode VII all he has had is an "hmm". It was reported earlier in the year that Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the classic trilogy, was in training to get fit for a return to Star Wars. But according to Jackson the two spoke recently and Hamill denied being contacted to reprise his role. Also speaking to Samuel L Jackson recently was Ewan McGregor, who has also denied any involvement with the new sequel trilogy in production by Disney. The Episodes VII script has apparently still not been finalised, and producers are keen to cast a 40-something military man, similar to Matt Damon's portrayal in 2013's Elysium.
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The casting call, which has been linked to director JJ Abrams and producers of Star Wars Episode VII, asks for a 7ft 3in actor with a slim build. Mayhew, who recently underwent surgery to enable him to walk again after years of poor mobility, told Bleeding Cool that he fully intends to pursue the role of Chewbacca. It is currently unknown whether he will be well enough in time for production to start in early 2014. Is Disney planning on recasting Chewbacca or a fellow Wookiee, or perhaps simply keeping their options open? Time will tell as we creep slowly towards production.
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A recent casting call in London suggests that the Star Wars Episode VII casting team are on the lookout for a new actor to replace Peter Mayhew in the role of Chewbacca.The casting call, which has been linked to director JJ Abrams and producers of Star Wars Episode VII, asks for a 7ft 3in actor with a slim build. Mayhew, who recently underwent surgery to enable him to walk again after years of poor mobility, told Bleeding Cool that he fully intends to pursue the role of Chewbacca. It is currently unknown whether he will be well enough in time for production to start in early 2014. Is Disney planning on recasting Chewbacca or a fellow Wookiee, or perhaps simply keeping their options open? Time will tell as we creep slowly towards production. Click here to view the article
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Thought to be killed on the second Death Star in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, rumour has it that Ian McDiarmid is set to reprise his role as Dark Lord of the Sith and Emperor, Palpatine, for Episode VII.It is unknown at this point what this would mean, but some sources indicate Darth Sidious may be returning as a Force ghost as we have previously seen from Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. Other sources seem to indicate a clone scenario like the cloned Emperor Palpatine's return in the expanded universe, although it has previously been suggested that elements from the expanded universe would not be carried over to the new Star Wars trilogy. Wild speculation or possible storyline? What do you think? Click here to view the article
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Star Trek: Into Darkness and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberpatch is rumoured to be among the first cast members due to be announced for Star Wars Episode VII.Reports suggest that Cumberpatch, who has previously worked with director JJ Abrams in Star Trek: Into Darkness, will soon be confirmed as joining the cast of Episode VII. Cumberpatch's representatives are currently denying these rumours. Click here to view the article
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More Star Wars Episode VII casting rumours circulating the web at the moment include the possibility of the part of Han Solo's daughter being considered for actress Ksenia Solo.According to Jedi News the aptly named actress was tipped for the role by an anonymous source. Ksenia Solo has previously appeared in Black Swan, which starred Queen Amidala herself - Natalie Portman, and television show Lost Girl. As usual there is no official word from Lucasfilm or Disney, so we'll have to wait and see what happens. The possible role of Solo's daughter currently has no name attached, so Expanded Universe fans will be eagerly waiting to find out whether this is actually Jaina Solo, and if indeed her twin brother Jacen will also make it into Star Wars Episode VII. Click here to view the article
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Acording to Showbiz 411, the call is for three main roles which have previously been listed alongside others on a casting call for Episode VII, which suggests that some roles have already been filled. The roles are: Young Man - Early 20s. Handsome, but not necessarily heroic. He is witty and smart. Physically fit. Man - Late 20s. Physically fit, handsome and confident. Young Woman - Late teens. Physically fit, raw energy, independent with a great sense of humor. Could these be the offspring of the original stars of the classic trilogy?
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A casting call for three main roles has gone out in New York. The untitled Disney project features JJ Abrams as director, and is believed to be Star Wars Episode VII.Acording to Showbiz 411, the call is for three main roles which have previously been listed alongside others on a casting call for Episode VII, which suggests that some roles have already been filled. The roles are: Young Man - Early 20s. Handsome, but not necessarily heroic. He is witty and smart. Physically fit. Man - Late 20s. Physically fit, handsome and confident. Young Woman - Late teens. Physically fit, raw energy, independent with a great sense of humor. Could these be the offspring of the original stars of the classic trilogy? Click here to view the article
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According to Jedi News the aptly named actress was tipped for the role by an anonymous source. Ksenia Solo has previously appeared in Black Swan, which starred Queen Amidala herself - Natalie Portman, and television show Lost Girl. As usual there is no official word from Lucasfilm or Disney, so we'll have to wait and see what happens. The possible role of Solo's daughter currently has no name attached, so Expanded Universe fans will be eagerly waiting to find out whether this is actually Jaina Solo, and if indeed her twin brother Jacen will also make it into Star Wars Episode VII.
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Reports suggest that Cumberpatch, who has previously worked with director JJ Abrams in Star Trek: Into Darkness, will soon be confirmed as joining the cast of Episode VII. Cumberpatch's representatives are currently denying these rumours.
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It is unknown at this point what this would mean, but some sources indicate Darth Sidious may be returning as a Force ghost as we have previously seen from Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. Other sources seem to indicate a clone scenario like the cloned Emperor Palpatine's return in the expanded universe, although it has previously been suggested that elements from the expanded universe would not be carried over to the new Star Wars trilogy. Wild speculation or possible storyline? What do you think?
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British actor and actress Alex Pettyfer (Stormbreaker, I Am Number Four), and Rachel Hurd-Wood (Dorian Grey, Peter Pan) have reportedly been spotted auditioning for roles in Star Wars Episode VII. It is believed that Pettyfer is being considered for the role of Luke Skywalker's son, while Hurd-Wood is being considered as Leia's daughter. More on these rumours as we get it.
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British actor and actress Alex Pettyfer (Stormbreaker, I Am Number Four), and Rachel Hurd-Wood (Dorian Grey, Peter Pan) have reportedly been spotted auditioning for roles in Star Wars Episode VII. It is believed that Pettyfer is being considered for the role of Luke Skywalker's son, while Hurd-Wood is being considered as Leia's daughter. More on these rumours as we get it. Click here to view the article
