Benedict Cumberbatch cast in STAR WARS: EPISODE VII?
Has Benedict Cumberbatch been cast in Star Wars: Episode VII? According to Latino Review, Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek: Into Darkness) is set to star in the new Star Wars film heading to theaters in 2015. They also are reporting that Soairse Ronan (The Host, Hanna) went in to read for a role in the film. At this time, it is not know which role Ronan read for, but they Tweeted that someone “else went in for the female villain role” as well.
Here is what they had to say about the Cumberbatch rumor:
“DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE ABOUT BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH NOT BEING IN STAR WARS. HE IS IN THE MOVIE! In fact, he will be in all three Star Wars films! It’s all a smoke screen. Folks, remember when Cumberbatch denied being Khan for over a year? Same situation here. At least give us the benefit of the doubt hence why we are bringing this up. Point is, he lied before and he can lie again. Google it. One more time because it is worth repeating, Benedict Cumberbatch will be will in the upcoming Star Wars movies. I don’t care if he denies it till opening day. We were right before about him playing Khan, and we will be right again on this one. Technically, his part in Episode VII is very small but the role is much bigger in Episode VIII and Episode IX.”
Latino Review also revealed that Lucasfilm is considering filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico for some scenes in the first film. As usual, most of the filming will be done in London.
There has yet to be any confirmation on these casting rumors from Lucasfilm and Disney, but we will keep you posted if and when they do. I think Cumberbatch is a great actor, and am interested to see what role he is playing. Ronan was good in Hanna, and I think she would make a good addition to the cast. Who else would you like to see start in the films?
Do you think Saoirse Ronan and Benedict Cumberbatch are going to star in Star Wars: Episode VII?
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