Fans of the epic space opera "Star Wars: Episode VII" finally hear news as release date, casting and other information surfaces online. Actor Warwick Davis again joins George Lucas' masterpiece.
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, George Lucas' "Star Wars: Episode VII" seem to have been in the spotlight as soon enough, release date was set and development began on a full swing. Although the prequel trilogy released between the late 1999 and 2005 received relatively mixed reviews, it was evident from the fan-base alone for the need of a sequel - trilogy or not.
In 2008, George Lucas shared how unsure he was about creating a sequel to his masterpiece. Cinematical reports George Lucas saying, "I get asked all the time, 'What happens after Return of the Jedi?', and there really is no answer for that. The movies were the story of Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker, and when Luke saves the galaxy and redeems his father, that's where the story ends."
But clamor for more "Star Wars" continued, and fans have won as "Star Wars: Episode VII" is on development, with casting, news and release date are made available. The most anticipated sequel of a movie franchise that spans over 40 years finally shows movement as reports of casting details, news and release date appear online.
Recent news on George Lucas' 'Star Wars: Episode VII' release date and casting reveals the new addition to the confirmed cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII': Warwick Davis.
The 44-year-old actor played the main characters in the movies "Willow" (1988) and the "Leprechaun" series. Incidentally, he also responsible for the loving character of Wicket, the Ewok in "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" in 1983. Currently, his big roles involve playing characters Professor Filius Flitwich and Griphook in the "Harry Potter" franchise.
In a video release following his confirmed casting news in George Lucas' 'Star Wars: Episode VII' he shares a sketch of him being invited into the cast, and screams out "Yes!" as he gets the call. He begins the video saying, "Like many of you fans out there, I was hugely excited to hear news that 'Star Wars: Episode VII' will begin shooting next year."
The promotional video confirming Davis' casting upon the George Lucas' 'Star Wars: Episode VII' release date ends with a marquee noting, "Warwick Davis will return to that galaxy far far away for Episode VII in 2015."
