There are rumors that Darth Vader might be set to appear in "Star Wars Episode VII." Reports started to circulate over the web after WWE wrestler Sheamus O'Shaunessy tweeted a photo of himself in Ireland, on a stopover to Skellig Michael, where the filming of the movie is currently taking place. The paper reported that O'Shaunessy might be portraying the villain in the film.
According to Fashion & Style, the next installment would most probably in the flashback form if there is truth in the reports that Darth Vader is appearing in Episode 7. It can be recalled that the villain character was killed and ceremoniously cremated in the previous episode.
Last week, O'Shaunessy tweeted a snap of the article, saying, "I can't confirm that I wont not be reprising role of Darth Vader in #StarWars...I hope that's clear @IrishMirror ;)"
Mark Hamill, recently spoke to BBC News, saying that the movie will focus largely on the new characters rather the original cast of the trilogy including Luke, Leia and Han.
"It's really about the new generation of characters," Hamill said. "We are just there to lend our support and grow contractually obligated beards. These kids ... they are so talented, I was just overwhelmed. They are also diverse. There are people I recognize like Andy Serkis and new people I'd never seen before. But they are so good, I am thinking about asking them for advice," he added.
The "Star Wars" star also gave an update on Harrison Ford, who was recently injured on the set. "It sounded terrible, but I hear he's doing really well," he said. "It'll take more than that to stop Harrison Ford," Hamill added.
Meanwhile, Breathecast reports Simon Pegg's possible participation in the film. The actor was spotted on the set of the movie in June, but he has not mentioned anything about whether or not he is part of the cast.
The highly anticipated movie is slated to hit the theaters in December 18, 2015.
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