Star Wars: Episode VII cast announced, bringing back original stars including Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill

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Star Wars logo in bold yellow outlined letters set against a black background, capturing the dramatic style seen in Episode VII and instantly recognizable to visitors at Star Wars attractions and entertainment venues.

Disney and Lucasfilm have announced the cast of “Star Wars: Episode VII.”

The cast includes the return of original stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker along with newcomers to the series, actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow.

A group photo has been released:

The Star Wars cast gathers in a cozy studio lounge, seated in a circle on comfy couches as they dive into the Episode VII script—R2-D2 makes a special appearance in the background, bringing movie magic to life just like you’d find at a behind-the-scenes experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK – Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars: Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Writer Lawrence Kasdan

“We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again,” said director J.J. Abrams. “We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud.”

The list of returning actors means Episode VII will include Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, Chewbacca, and R2-D2.

A Star Wars: Episode VII-inspired character with light brown hair beams at the camera, dressed in a dark shirt and blue jacket, ready to greet guests at the theme park.
Mark Hamill
A Star Wars fan beams with excitement, dressed in a black shirt and purple top, standing in front of a beige wall and dramatic red curtain—channeling the buzz felt throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when the Episode VII cast announcement thrilled Disneyland guests.
Carrie Fisher
Harrison Ford, with his signature short gray hair and dressed in a classic black suit and tie, stands outdoors among lush greenery—a thrilling sight for fans excited to see legends return, just as they did during the much-anticipated Star Wars Episode VII cast reveal.
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Anthony Daniels
A character with long black hair, dramatic dark eye makeup, and a furry costume poses indoors with a subtle smile, channeling the iconic Star Wars Episode VII cast for an immersive theme park experience.
Peter Mayhew
R2-D2 from Star Wars is featured on a large poster at an indoor fan event, with fans celebrating the return of the iconic original cast announced for Star Wars Episode VII. Enthusiasm fills the gathering as attendees relive classic Star Wars moments and look forward to new adventures in the saga.
Kenny Baker
A guest styled like Harrison Ford’s Han Solo from Star Wars Episode VII poses in a black leather jacket and gray shirt, glancing to the side against a crisp white background.
John Boyega (Becoming Human)
Daisy Ridley
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Adam Driver (Inside Llewyn Davis)
Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis)
Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings)
Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)
Max von Sydow (The Exorcist)

Photos via IMDb.

Star Wars: Episode VII opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.

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