Star Wars Episode 7 Cast Announced

After months of speculation, J.J. Abrams and the Lucasfilm team have announced the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII — which will include Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford.

Along with the original trio, Peter Mayhew will return as Chewbacca, along with Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker as C-3PO and R2-D2, respectively. Newcomers include big names like Andy Serkis and Max Von Sydow.

The full list of announced actors:

  • Mark Hamill — "Luke Skywalker"
  • Carrie Fisher — "Princess Leia"
  • Harrison Ford — "Han Solo"
  • Peter Mayhew — "Chewbacca"
  • Anthony Daniels — "C-3PO"
  • Kenny Baker — "R2-D2"
  • Adam Driver — Girls
  • John Boyega — Attack the Block
  • Daisy Ridley — Toast of London
  • Oscar Isaac — Inside Llewyn Davis
  • Andy Serkis — The Lord of the Rings
  • Domhnall Gleeson — About Time
  • Max Von Sydow — The Exorcist