In a slew of new cast members, there are some familiar faces.
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original trilogy, will return as the famous Wookie.
Rumors began swirling that the actor would return after he cancelled an upcoming appearance at Comicpalooza due to filming.
Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn announced earlier this week that they had began filming and the cast was close to being finalized.
‘Star Wars: Episode VII‘ will be directed by JJ Abrams and is slated to hit theaters on December 15, 2015.
