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'STAR WARS: EPISODE VII' Cast Announcement

Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at 1:35 AM

Photo credit: Disney Studios

There's a great (FANTASTIC) disturbance in the Force...

Here is the official roster for the new Star Wars sequel:

New Actors

John Boyega

Daisy Ridley

Adam Driver

Oscar Isaac

Andy Serkis

Domhnall Gleeson

Max von Sydow

Returning Actors

Harrison Ford

Carrie Fisher

Mark Hamill

Anthony Daniels

Peter Mayhew

Kenny Baker

Check out the photo (above) of the first table reading for the cast/crew from Pinewood Studios in London.

"We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII," said director J.J. Abrams. "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 hits theaters on December 18, 2015