This just announced today, 12 Years a Slave Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie have been casted in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII film.
Nyong'o, 31, who made her break-through, award-winning performance in 12 Years... last year as Patsey, is now stepping into the outer space realm. Christie also adds another compelling piece to the casting puzzle, considering all the buzz she is getting from her performance as Brienne in the Game of Thrones series. Both women are bold additions to this already remarkable cast. According to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, "I could not be more excited about Lupita and Gwendoline joining the cast of Episode VII, it's thrilling to see this extraordinarily talented ensemble taking shape.
They will be joining original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO). Other new additions that have already been cast in the upcoming film include, John Boyega (Attack the Block), newcomer Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver (Girls), Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis), Andy Serkis (The Hobbit), Domhnall Gleeson (About Time), and Max von Sydow (The Exorcist). The film is being produced by Kathleen Kennedy and veteran director J.J. Abrams. It is set to hit theaters December 18th, 2015.
No assignment of roles have been mentioned or made, but considering the cadre of actors that have been enlisted it looks like they will not disappoint...hopefully.
