According to MarketSaw, Gary Oldman (RoboCop, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek Into Darkness) have signed onto star in the new Star Wars trilogy beginning with 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII.
Last month, Oldman confirmed he’d had “conversations” with Lucasfilm but never indicated if he would be taking on a role. The site continues by “confirming” Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher’s return, along with Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid, and Warwick Davies. Meanwhile, the report also claims that Harrison Ford has signed on to appear in TWO more Indiana Jones movies as part of his deal to return as Han Solo.
Once again, any Star Wars casting rumours could be nothing but speculation and until Abrams comes out and announces the cast, this should be taken with an incredibly large pinch of salt. However, it should be noted that MarketSaw has proven reliable in the past…
Originally published February 25, 2014. Updated April 11, 2018.
