Harrison ford returns to play Hans Solo in Star Wars: Episode VII.
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When it rains in the Star Wars universe, it pours. Episode VII is currently being filmed in England and a spin-off movie will also be filmed there, starting in 2015.
This announcement came via UK chancellor George Osborne who visited the sets of Episode VII and tweeted:
On set of Episode VII tonight, can announce another #StarWars film will be made in UK. A #LongTermEconomicPlan in a galaxy far far away
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 10, 2014
Mr Osborne also met director J J Abrams, Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy and cast-member R2-D2 (though its unlikely actor Kenny Baker was in the suit):
With #StarWars director J.J Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathy Kennedy, talking to a key cast member.. pic.twitter.com/12sRtBbf8E
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 10, 2014
The spin-off – which will be the first standalone movie in the blockbuster film franchise – could feature either rogue pilot-turned-hero Han Solo (also George Osborne’s favourite Star Wars character) or bounty hunter Boba Fett, though this could simply be fanboy speculation.
The film will be directed by Godzilla’s Gareth Edwards and will start filming next year in the historic Pinewood Studios in England, where Episode VII is currently being filmed.
Episode VII will see the return of original cast members Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Anthony Daniels (C3PO) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), in addition to Kenny Baker. Mr Osborne’s favourite character is believed to be Han Solo.
New cast members include Andy Serkis, Max von Sydow, Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaac.
On set of Episode VII tonight, can announce another #StarWars film will be made in UK. A #LongTermEconomicPlan in a galaxy far far away
-- George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 10, 2014With #StarWars director J.J Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathy Kennedy, talking to a key cast member.. pic.twitter.com/12sRtBbf8E
-- George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 10, 2014