The force awakens are false, but that isnt going to stop us from constant speculation. Alex maidy since the very first rumors placed him as a potential star of star wars. Star wars casting rumors heat up with girls star adam driver. Jan 16, 2019 in a way, the last jedi feels isolated from the rest of the new star wars movies. Adam driver recently revealed he seemingly knows how kylo rens story ends. From the variety report sources tell variety that while no deal is done yet, the girls actor is close to signing on to play the villain in j.
Previous rumors indicated that driver would be playing the villainand, if this rumor is true, he will sort of be the villain. A star wars story director gareth edwards will be making an onscreen cameo in the last jedi. Adam driver discussion news, rumors, gossip moviechat. Star wars 7 cast rumors include michael fassbender, hugo. Abrams first entry in the new trilogy is now filming, who spoke about the villains that will be introduced.
Oscar isaac has already said that the rumors about the plot of star wars. First onset footage from episode vii, adam driver in costume, rebels, cameo rumors posted on tuesday, september 16th, 2014 by germain lussier it was an exciting weekend to. Adam driver talks to screen rant about playing star wars. Adam driver has officially been cast in the upcoming star wars episode 7 production, but previous reports of the actor possibly taking on a role of the villain may no be accurate. Dec 29, 20 last week, rumors hit the internet that adam driver will be playing. The website making star wars apparently has insider sources at pinewood studios, where j. Read an interview with adam driver about starring in episode vii. Abrams is producing with bryan burk and lucasfilms kathleen kennedy. But if driver is playing jacen, it would make sense that newcomer daisy ridley is playing jaina. The report adds that adam driver and john boyega, who were previously mentioned in rumors, are both still in line for large parts, as are inside llewyn davis star oscar isaac and oxford trained actress maisie richardsonsellers. Adam driver confirms theres no truth to the nightwing rumor. Jun 19, 2014 theres been some news and rumors swirling about the plot and villains of star wars. Additional cast members will likely be announced in the next month.
The half creep, half hero male counterpart to hannah in girls is rumored to be playing a villain whos introduced in j. His ancestry includes english, dutch, german, irish. Hell reportedly be playing the key villain of the film and the inside details compare the character hes up for to darth vader. Nyongo and adam driver are villains but exact details of their villainy are unknown. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Filming location at pinewood studios in england, mark hamill and carrie. Adam driver to play the villain of star wars 7 screen rant. It has become increasingly hard to distinguish fact from fiction during this time, so that is why we have created this page. Exact details are unknown, but the character is said to be in. Drivers name had been rumored during the casting process, but in recent weeks.
Adam driver is leading the casting announcements with his likely role as a villain said to be like darth vader. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. We have known for some time now that girls costar adam driver was going to be playing a villain in j. Our friend jeff towne emailed us to let know of an interesting rumor. Episode vii, the rumors have had him portraying a villain. The new film will continue the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, and leia organa.
The force awakens is an xwing pilot captured by the empire after attempting to stop imperial forces from launching a devastating an attack on a desert village. More star wars casting and plot rumors the mary sue. Looks like jj abrams, who is so secretive he probably still wont admit to having directed the first two star trek movies, is finally going to have to divulge his cast for the revamp of star wars. Man, there must really be something to all this star wars. Rumors about the upcoming star wars episode vii are coming fast and furious.
Feb 26, 2014 adam driver to play the villain of star wars 7 the latest casting report for star wars. First onset footage from episode vii, adam driver in costume, rebels, cameo rumors posted on tuesday, september 16th, 2014 by germain lussier it. Jedi news is reporting a source as saying that adam driver, who was confirmed as a member of the star wars episode vii cast in the recent casting announcements, will be playing the son of han solo and princess leia. The force awakens will debut this weekend at disneys d23 fan convention in anaheim, calif. Yesterday, we revealed that oscar isaacs character in star wars. They will be called jedi hunters, played by lupita nyongo, adam driver, and david. Jesse giroux it seems like every big name actor and rising star has been rumored for a.
Many myself included assumed that driver would be evil from the very beginning, a vicious threat that original stars mark hamill, harrison. Youve probably already heard the rumors of the possible characters that adam driver could be playing in episode 7. The rise of skywalkers stunt coordinator, shared what its like to work with adam driver and daisy ridley. His mother, nancy needham wright, is a paralegal from mishawaka, indiana, and his father, joe douglas driver, who has deep roots in the american south, is from little rock, arkansas. According to jedi news, rumor has it driver will be taking on the role of han solo harrison ford and leia skywalkers carrie fisher son. As you probably are well aware, rumors about star wars episode vii casting continue to swirl furiously as they have pretty constantly since work started on the next round of star wars movies. Michael fassbender, adam driver and hugo weaving are among the many actors to catch director j. The force awakens rumors address that guy with the lightsaber. For all the details they claim to know, they dont seem to know his name.
Variety is reporting that adam driver girls, inside llewyn davis is now the top choice to play the villain in episode vii. Leaks, spoilers, rumors and news about upcoming star wars projects, focusing on films and television. Oct 01, 2014 adam driver highlights the importance of keeping star wars. This post contains rumors for episode vii and therefore may contain spoilers.
Michael fassbender, hugo weaving, and adam driver rumored for star wars. Making star wars reports a slew of rumors, including information about the villains in episode vii. Actor adam driver is in talks to portray a villain in the highly anticipated star wars. The force awakens, and on wednesday, entertainment weekly gave fans a better look at the. Lucasfilms first production under the umbrella of disney begins shooting this summer, and while. Praises the use of practical effects on episode vii star wars episode 7. Aug 12, 2015 the director is also debunking rumors that a new trailer for star wars episode vii. Sources tell variety that while no deal is done yet, the girls actor is close to signing on to play the villain in j. Episode vii casting speculation game continues and the hollywood reporters heat vision has a few names to add to the mix. Adam driver has been on the fast track to fame ever since landing his breakout role as lena dunhams boyfriend in her hbo series girls. Adam driver and daisy ridley display their tight nit relationship, which is a great sign for the upcoming the last jedi.
Unverified rumors about adam driver s character in star wars. Variety has the scoop that adam driver, star of hbos girls, is just about to lock down his deal with lucasfilm for a lead role in star wars. Episode vii rumor reveals adam drivers possible role. Well have to wait a bit longer until we find out who is playing what in star wars. Adam driver is days away from becoming the first official member of the star wars. Abrams eye while sources indicate luke, leia and han will have larger roles in the film than originally thought. Episode vii will continue the jedi saga where return of the jedi left off.
Johnson declined to comment on rumors that prince william will also appear as a. We discuss the current rumors and speculations about star wars episode 7 as of 1st of march 2014. Check out a fan rendering of a star wars episode vii stormtrooper and some new rumors. The newest rumors suggest that actors like michael fassbender, hugo weaving, adam driver and jesse plemons are either. Is adam driver the next darth vader in star wars episode vii. Read an interview with adam driver about starring in episode vii, his schedule and harrison ford s injuries. The folks over at jedi news have a juicy morsel of a new rumor to satiate our thirst for knowledge as jj abrams and the powers that be continue to go all radio silence on star wars. They purport to have a spy who have shared some details on adam drivers role in the film.
Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. Episode vii has been the subject of more spurious casting rumours than just about any film in hollywood history, but drivers entry. Episode vii has girls star adam driver playing the films main villain, a character similar to darth vader. Theres a person on the star wars 7 news forums claiming to know a lot about adam driver s character. Adam driver playing han and leias son may 11, 2014 by brandon rhea jedi news is reporting a source as saying that adam driver, who was confirmed as a member of the star wars episode vii cast in the recent casting announcements, will be playing the son of. Star wars episode 7 rumors speculations adam driver as. The force awakens with an unhealthy attachment to the late darth vader. And many myself included assumed that driver would be evil from the very beginning, a vicious threat that original stars mark hamill, harrison ford and carrie fisher would have to do away with.
It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Apr 29, 2014 adam driver, oscar isaac and andy serkis are among the stars joining the cast of star wars. Jun 16, 2014 if youve been looking for a significant link between episode vii and the upcoming animated series star wars rebels, we may have just found it. The following contains possible spoilers for star wars.
Episode vii rumors may be insight into adam driver and lupita nyongos roles. Sep 14, 2014 rick lawrence is at it again, this time posting a photo of someone who looks suspiciously like adam driver is that the girls star wearing what appears to be a rebel flight suit. Michael fassbender, hugo weaving, and adam driver rumored. Nov 24, 2014 ok, so, when we last checked in with the star wars rumor mill, luke was evil and everything was terrible.
Benedict cumberbatch is, once again, rumored to appear in star wars. Major character killed by adam driver s villain in the force awakens video by staff reporter feb 20, 2015 01. According to deadline, harrison fords iconic hero will have a gigantic presence. Potential episode vii spoilers ahead according to a new rumor reported by jedi news, that will very much be the case with actor adam driver girls, inside llewyn davis who, if these claims are accurate, is essentially going to be acting out the jacen solodarth caedus storyline from the star wars eu literature, albeit as a differentlynamed character. The star wars 7 cast is starting to fill in with confirmed roles. Hit the jump for another different possibility for one of those charactersbeware of possible spoilers. Driver first caught the publics eye on lena dunhams buzzy hbo series girls. Since the show premiered in 2012, hes played the brash and insensitive adam sackler, a character both fans and critics have fallen in love with.
The girls actor was first linked to the scifi film last year, but scheduling. Since the very first rumors placed him as a potential star of star wars. After a series of supporting and starring roles in both indie films and major studio pictures, driver is about to hit nextlevel popularity as kylo ren, the masked villain of star wars. So far, the only three roles that seem to have been confirmed are leia organa solo carrie fisher, luke skywalker mark hamill, and han solo harrison ford. Thankfully, adam driver, 33, offered some information as to what fans could expect from the upcoming film. Jul 12, 2017 from lupita nyongo to adam driver, heres your ultimate guide to the new star wars movie. When adam driver was first rumored to be part of the episode vii cast he was rumored to play a villain. Major character killed by adam drivers villain in the force awakens video by staff reporter feb 20, 2015 01. The director also confirms rumors that rens lightsaber is something.
Episode vii as production is underway at pinewood studios in london. You know all that talk about adam driver playing the villain in j. While no deal has been signed yet, varietys sources say that one is expected to be finalized and signed in the coming days. With all of the rumors circulating with him as a villain, its kind of a shock if that is him, though the. A new rumor from furious fanboys, states that the main villains in episode vii will be the sith inquisitors at least one of whom will be the main antagonist on rebels and that they will have been fighting against luke skywalker for the better part of. Star wars returns to theaters on december 18, 2015 with star wars episode vii. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a volpi cup, as well as nominations for two academy awards, three emmy awards, and a tony award a former lance corporal in the united states marine corps, he made his broadway debut in mrs. Star wars casting rumors heat up with girls star adam.
Adam douglas driver born november 19, 1983 is an american actor. Its no surprise that adam driver is on the dark side driver plays kylo ren in star wars episode vii. Rick lawrence is at it again, this time posting a photo of someone who looks suspiciously like adam driver is that the girls star wearing what appears to be a rebel flight suit. Star wars 7 cast rumors have been swirling since disney announced the movie would be the first of three more to be made as episodes. Adam driver to play villain in episode vii the star. The first major casting announcement from star wars episode vii has been announced and includes an interesting choice for those hoping that someone like benedict cumberbatch or michael fassbender. Information about the film has leaked out slowly, and a mountain of rumors have come along with it. Michael fassbender, girls star adam driver and hugo. Feb 26, 2014 adam driver is ready to travel to a galaxy far, far, away.
From lupita nyongo to adam driver, heres your ultimate guide to the new star wars movie. Star wars star wars episode vii jj abrams adam driver movies the half creep, half hero male counterpart to hannah in girls is rumored to be playing a villain whos introduced in j. Episode vii villain kylo ren and whats so intriguing about joining the dark side. We were skeptical at the time, but now a new, reliable source has come forward. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
Seems like every day casting rumors hit the web with greater fanfare. Adam driver interviews daisy ridley for the last jedi. Han solo will have an important role in the upcoming star wars episode vii according to the latest rumors. With just a couple of months to go, fans are starting to get pumped for the arrival of star wars. Theres a person on the star wars 7 news forums claiming to know a lot about adam drivers character. Of the five new star wars movies released since 2015, the last jedi is the only one that was written and directed.
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