Star Wars: The Force Awakens hasn’t even hit theaters yet, but casting on its follow-up is already taking shape, because it’s all about the long game right? Guardians of the Galaxy alum Benicio Del Toro is reportedly being eyed for a villain role in Star WarsEpisode VIII.
Cast members from The Force Awakens are expected to return, like Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, in addition to Star Wars staples such as Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford.
Episode VIII is set to premiere May 26, 2017.
[via Deadline]
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