It has been reported on the BBC tonight that a casting notice has been given for the U.K. and Ireland for two roles for Star Wars: Episode VII. The casting sessions will start later this week around the UK and Ireland (London, Bristol, Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow).
The filmmakers are looking to fill two roles: “street smart and strong” orphaned girl and a “smart capable” man in his late teens to early 20s. Here’s the full character descriptions (naturally, these won’t be the final names)…
Seeking young woman to play 17-18 year old. Must be beautiful, smart and athletic. Open to all ethnicities (including Bi and Multi Racial). Must be over 16.
Rachel – was quite young when she lost her parents. With no other family, she was forced to make her way in a tough, dangerous town. Now 17 she has become street smart and strong. She is able to take care of herself using humor and guts to get by.
Always a survivor, never a victim, she remains hopeful that she can move away from this harsh existence to a better life. She is always thinking of what she can do to move ahead.
Seeing young man to play 19-23 years old. Must be handsome, smart and athletic. Must be over 18.
Thomas – has grown up without a father’s influence. Without the model of being a man, he doesn’t have the strongest sense of himself. Despite this he is smart, capable and shows courage when it is needed. He can appreciate the absurdities in life and understands you can’t take life too seriously.
The open auditions which were first published on the twitter account @UKopencall for a “major Hollywood Movie” and it was also announced that it would be a “nationwide search for lead roles for a Disney Movie”. Disney as you know purchased Lucasfilm back in October 2012.
Disney has made sure that very little has been given out in the casting call, though leaked a few months back by Bleeding Cool were a few bits of information that makes it seem like they may have hit the nail on the head.
Star Wars: Episode VII is due out in 2015, though this could change at any moment depending on shooting or script. J.J. Abrams (Lost, Star Trek) shall be directing as well as co-writing with Lawrence Kasdan (The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark) and while there’s been nothing official on casting, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Anthony Daniels are all expected to reprise their roles.
Originally published November 5, 2013. Updated April 15, 2018.
