So I get on a plane for thirteen hours and happen to miss the biggest Episode VII that's yet to be released. On the 29th April StarWars.com posted an announcement of the cast for the next installment in the Star Wars saga along with this incredible image.
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Yes, that's Mark Hamill (Luke Sywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) hanging out with Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, and Producer Bryan Burk. Also announced as returning - but not in the above picture - is Kenny Baker (R2-D2). These familiar faces will be joined by new cast members John Boyega, Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, Andy Serkis, and Max von Sydow.
As far as casting announcements go, this couldn't have been better. It's fantastic to see almost the entire original cast returning (with the notable omission of Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian) along with a group of fresh new faces that will hopefully continue the franchise long into the future.
What are your thoughts on the Episode VII casting announcement? Be sure to send them to me at relicsoftheforce@gmail.com or tweet them to @Archon_Revuge!
