Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie have joined the cast of J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII , Lucasfilm has confirmed. Nyong’o saw her profile rise stratospherically after her turn in 12 Years A Slave , for which she earned an Oscar. She has been rumour-linked to the mega-sequel for some …
Read More »John Boyega wanted for Terminator: Genesis role
John Boyega could be the latest actor to sign on for Terminator: Genesis , but the Attack The Block star’s involvement could rest upon whether he is cast in Star Wars: Episode VII . Last week we reported that J.J. Abrams had earmarked Boyega for a role in the forthcoming …
Read More »J.J. Abrams talks Star Wars: Episode VII
J.J. Abrams has been speaking about Star Wars: Episode VII , and without revealing anything specific, has elaborated on his vision of the galaxy far, far away. “I loved how Star Wars had that sense of a world far beyond the borders of what you can see and have been …
Read More »Saoirse Ronan confirms she has read for Star Wars: Episode VII
Casting rumours for Star Wars: Episode VII come along at such a rate of knots, it might be quicker and easier to list the Hollywood stars who haven’t been linked to the project in recent months. However, as if to prove that some of said rumours have more substance to …
Read More »Williams confirmed for Star Wars: Episode VII
Star Wars fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as Lucasfilm has confirmed that composer John Williams will be back on board for Episode VII , and the next two films after that. Williams had previously expressed a desire to return to the fold, although nothing had been made official …
Read More »Lawrence Kasdan talks Star Wars spin-offs
There has been plenty of gossip surrounding Disney’s proposed Star Wars spin-offs over the last few weeks, with the latest word being that both Han Solo and Boba Fett will have their characters expanded in standalone outings. Lawrence Kasdan is writing one of said spin-offs and has been talking about …
Read More »Samuel L. Jackson keen on Star Wars: Episode VII
Ever since the news of a new Star Wars film was broken back in October, practically everyone to ever be associated with the franchise has come out and had their say on the matter. Samuel L. Jackson is the latest star to do just that, with the man who played …
Read More »Matthew Vaughn confirmed for Star Wars?
Star Wars: Episode VII appears to have a director, with Jason Flemyng seeming to confirming Matthew Vaughn’s involvement on the red carpet for Seven Psychopaths . Flemyng dropped his old mucker in it when he was asked if he’d be appearing in the new Star Wars trilogy. He kicked off …
Read More »Michael Arndt to work on script for Star Wars: Episode VII
The Star Wars news continues to come thick and fast, with reports claiming that Little Miss Sunshine screenwriter Michael Arndt is expected to be on the official team of writers for Episode VII . Arndt, who won an Oscar for his work on Little Miss Sunshine , has written a …
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