Adam Driver is ready to travel to a galaxy far, far, away.
Sources tell Variety that while no deal is done yet, the “Girls” actor is close to signing on to play the villain in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: Episode VII.” Exact details are unknown, but the character is said to be in the vein of iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader.
Driver, 30, is the first cast member to be revealed for Walt Disney Studios and LucasFilm’s highly-anticipated “Star Wars” installment, which will open in theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.
The big-budget tentpole, directed by J.J. Abrams, is scheduled to shoot at London’s Pinewood Studios in April. Additional cast members will likely be announced in the next month.
“Star Wars: Episode VII” will continue the Jedi saga where “Return of the Jedi” left off.
Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk and LucasFilm’s Kathleen Kennedy.
Driver’s name had been rumored during the casting process,...
Sources tell Variety that while no deal is done yet, the “Girls” actor is close to signing on to play the villain in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: Episode VII.” Exact details are unknown, but the character is said to be in the vein of iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader.
Driver, 30, is the first cast member to be revealed for Walt Disney Studios and LucasFilm’s highly-anticipated “Star Wars” installment, which will open in theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.
The big-budget tentpole, directed by J.J. Abrams, is scheduled to shoot at London’s Pinewood Studios in April. Additional cast members will likely be announced in the next month.
“Star Wars: Episode VII” will continue the Jedi saga where “Return of the Jedi” left off.
Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk and LucasFilm’s Kathleen Kennedy.
Driver’s name had been rumored during the casting process,...
- 2/26/2014
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety - Film News
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