Which Characters Will Lupita Nyong'o And Gwendoline Christie Play In 'Star Wars Episode VII'?
After months of speculation it’s finally been confirmed that Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o will be joining the cast of Star Wars Episode VII. The actress, who won the award for her role in 12 Years a Slave, announced the news herself on her Twitter account, telling fans, “I can finally say it out loud and proud: I’m going to a galaxy far far away!” Lupita’s name had continually cropped up in Star Wars Episode VII cast discussions and many fans had been surprised to not see her name on the first cast list revealed by director JJ Abrams.
Lupita wasn’t the only new cast member announced. Popular Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie has also been signed up for the new Star Wars film. Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy said, “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.”
actress Gwendoline Christie has also joined the Star Wars castStill little to no idea who Christie could play, which character do you think it most likely? Or will they create a whole new role for her? Perhaps news that Lupita has been cast makes room for a Zac Efron announcement. After all, his name popped up as often as Lupita’s. Watch this space.
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