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Sam Claflin and Riz Ahmed in talks for Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One

April 24, 2015 by Scott J. Davis

Badass Digest and The Wrap are reporting the news that two new actors are in talks to join the cast of the Star Wars spin-off Rogue One, directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla).

The websites are claiming that actors Riz Ahmed (Nightcrawler) and Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) are in talks with Disney to join the cast of the film, which has Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) already signed on as the lead.

“A band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans in Star Wars anthology film Rogue One.”

SEE ALSO: Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One plot details and teaser revealed

Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One is set for release on December 16th, 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL18yMRIfoszFLSgML6ddazw180SXMvMz5&feature=player_embedded&v=pnc360pUDRI

Originally published April 24, 2015. Updated November 29, 2022.

Filed Under: Movies, News, Scott Davis Tagged With: Riz Ahmed, Sam Claflin, Star Wars, Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One

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