New Star Wars to start filming in Britain in May
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LONDON - The first new Star Wars movie for a decade will start filming in Britain in May, it was revealed Wednesday, and the loveable droid R2-D2 is among the cast.
Filming will begin at Pinewood Studios outside London, where pre-production has been under way for several months.
The movie, currently known only as "Star Wars: Episode VII", is being directed by JJ Abrams, known for the cult TV series "Lost" and the latest "Star Trek" movies.
A statement on the official Star Wars website said the new film would feature three "new young leads" alongside "some very familiar faces".
That will fuel speculation that the stars of the original trilogy -- Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher -- will appear in Episode VII.
AFP
