Well even though this isn't casting news, at least it's actual concrete news.
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed to the official Star Wars website that Episode VII will be set three decades after Return of the Jedi. Iger also went on to say that the film will follow "a trio of new young leads" plus some "familiar faces."
With a hard and fast date of December 18 of next year set for the release of the next installment, many have been wondering when this sucker is going to actually start filming. Well now we know. According to Mr. Iger, Episode VII will start shooting in early May. For those of you freaked out that the film is going be rushed, let me remind you that even if Abrams films for six months (which is the typical allotted time for a Star Wars film historically) you're looking at the film being completed in November. That gives the movie over a year of post-production. I think it's safe to say things will be just fine in that regard and audiences can look forward to a quality film.
I'm hoping that this news means that next month we will actually get official casting announcements along with a synopsis and maybe even a title. One can hope anyway.
Star Wars Episode VII opens nationwide December 18, 2015.
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