Youve probably already heard the rumors of the possible characters that adam driver could be playing in episode 7. Star wars returns to theaters on december 18, 2015 with star wars episode vii. When adam driver was first rumored to be part of the episode vii cast he was rumored to play a villain. Michael fassbender, hugo weaving, and adam driver rumored. Episode vii rumor reveals adam drivers possible role. Hell reportedly be playing the key villain of the film and the inside details compare the character hes up for to darth vader. Additional cast members will likely be announced in the next month. Michael fassbender, hugo weaving, and adam driver rumored for star wars. Its no surprise that adam driver is on the dark side driver plays kylo ren in star wars episode vii. Making star wars reports a slew of rumors, including information about the villains in episode vii. From lupita nyongo to adam driver, heres your ultimate guide to the new star wars movie. Hit the jump for another different possibility for one of those charactersbeware of possible spoilers. Rumors about the upcoming star wars episode vii are coming fast and furious.
His ancestry includes english, dutch, german, irish. Jul 12, 2017 from lupita nyongo to adam driver, heres your ultimate guide to the new star wars movie. The following contains possible spoilers for 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. Actor adam driver is in talks to portray a villain in the highly anticipated star wars. Adam driver discussion news, rumors, gossip moviechat. According to deadline, harrison fords iconic hero will have a gigantic presence. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. Nov 24, 2014 ok, so, when we last checked in with the star wars rumor mill, luke was evil and everything was terrible. Johnson declined to comment on rumors that prince william will also appear as a. Mar 3, 2014 a niche hbo comedy star in the highlyhyped film. Sources tell variety that while no deal is done yet, the girls actor is close to signing on to play the villain in j. 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. While no deal has been signed yet, varietys sources say that one is expected to be finalized and signed in the coming days.
Alex maidy since the very first rumors placed him as a potential star of star wars. We were skeptical at the time, but now a new, reliable source has come forward. Our friend jeff towne emailed us to let know of an interesting rumor. Episode vii has girls star adam driver playing the films main villain, a character similar to darth vader. Oct 01, 2014 adam driver highlights the importance of keeping star wars. Adam driver talks to screen rant about playing star wars. Feb 26, 2014 adam driver is ready to travel to a galaxy far, far, away. Episode vii rumors may be insight into adam driver and lupita nyongos roles. You know all that talk about adam driver playing the villain in j. 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. Episode vii as production is underway at pinewood studios in london. The force awakens rumors address that guy with the lightsaber.
A star wars story director gareth edwards will be making an onscreen cameo in the last jedi. 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. Jan 16, 2019 in a way, the last jedi feels isolated from the rest of the new star wars movies. Check out a fan rendering of a star wars episode vii stormtrooper and some new rumors.
The half creep, half hero male counterpart to hannah in girls is rumored to be playing a villain whos introduced in j. 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. Man, there must really be something to all this star wars. Adam driver to play villain in episode vii the star. 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. Leaks, spoilers, rumors and news about upcoming star wars projects, focusing on films and television. Star wars episode 7 rumors speculations adam driver as. May 12, 2014 we have known for some time now that girls costar adam driver was going to be playing a villain in j. 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. This one claims the film will feature yelloweyed jedi hunters. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Michael fassbender, adam driver and hugo weaving are among the many actors to catch director j. Abrams first entry in the new trilogy is now filming, who spoke about the villains that will be introduced. Major character killed by adam driver s villain in the force awakens video by staff reporter feb 20, 2015 01.
More star wars casting and plot rumors the mary sue. They purport to have a spy who have shared some details on adam drivers role in the film. Star wars 7 cast rumors include michael fassbender, hugo. The rise of skywalkers stunt coordinator, shared what its like to work with adam driver and daisy ridley.
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. Episode vii casting speculation game continues and the hollywood reporters heat vision has a few names to add to the mix. This post contains rumors for episode vii and therefore may contain spoilers. Apr 29, 2014 adam driver, oscar isaac and andy serkis are among the stars joining the cast of star wars. Episode vii has been the subject of more spurious casting rumours than just about any film in hollywood history, but drivers entry. 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. 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. No one is using the term jedi hunters but there is a group of mercenary types motivated by either money or a some sort of boss. 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. Star wars casting rumors heat up with girls star adam. Benedict cumberbatch is, once again, rumored to appear in star wars.
Many myself included assumed that driver would be evil from the very beginning, a vicious threat that original stars mark hamill, harrison. For all the details they claim to know, they dont seem to know his name. Well have to wait a bit longer until we find out who is playing what in star wars. 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. Star wars casting rumors heat up with girls star adam driver. Previous rumors indicated that driver would be playing the villainand, if this rumor is true, he will sort of be the villain. Filming location at pinewood studios in england, mark hamill and carrie. Adam driver interviews daisy ridley for the last jedi.
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. With just a couple of months to go, fans are starting to get pumped for the arrival of star wars. 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. We have known for some time now that girls costar adam driver was going to be playing a villain in j. Unverified rumors about adam driver s character in 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. Praises the use of practical effects on episode vii star wars episode 7. 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. 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 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. The girls actor was first linked to the scifi film last year, but scheduling. Exact details are unknown, but the character is said to be in. Episode vii villain kylo ren and whats so intriguing about joining the dark side. Abrams eye while sources indicate luke, leia and han will have larger roles in the film than originally thought.
Thankfully, adam driver, 33, offered some information as to what fans could expect from the upcoming film. It has become increasingly hard to distinguish fact from fiction during this time, so that is why we have created this page. The force awakens, and on wednesday, entertainment weekly gave fans a better look at the. We discuss the current rumors and speculations about star wars episode 7 as of 1st of march 2014. Adam driver is leading the casting announcements with his likely role as a villain said to be like darth vader. Variety is reporting that adam driver girls, inside llewyn davis is now the top choice to play the villain in episode vii. 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. Adam driver and daisy ridley display their tight nit relationship, which is a great sign for the upcoming the last jedi. The director also confirms rumors that rens lightsaber is something. Adam driver is days away from becoming the first official member of the star wars. Theres a person on the star wars 7 news forums claiming to know a lot about adam drivers character. But if driver is playing jacen, it would make sense that newcomer daisy ridley is playing jaina.
Michael fassbender, girls star adam driver and hugo. Abrams is producing with bryan burk and lucasfilms kathleen kennedy. The newest rumors suggest that actors like michael fassbender, hugo weaving, adam driver and jesse plemons are either. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Oscar isaac has already said that the rumors about the plot of star wars.
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. Jesse giroux it seems like every big name actor and rising star has been rumored for a. Theres a person on the star wars 7 news forums claiming to know a lot about adam driver s character. The force awakens are false, but that isnt going to stop us from constant speculation. 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. Major character killed by adam drivers villain in the force awakens video by staff reporter feb 20, 2015 01. Han solo will have an important role in the upcoming star wars episode vii according to the latest rumors. 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. Adam driver recently revealed he seemingly knows how kylo rens story ends. Adam douglas driver born november 19, 1983 is an american actor. Read an interview with adam driver about starring in episode vii.
Episode vii, the rumors have had him portraying a villain. Of the five new star wars movies released since 2015, the last jedi is the only one that was written and directed. Drivers name had been rumored during the casting process, but in recent weeks. Feb 26, 2014 adam driver to play the villain of star wars 7 the latest casting report for star wars. The star wars 7 cast is starting to fill in with confirmed roles. Is adam driver the next darth vader in star wars episode vii. 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.
Adam driver confirms theres no truth to the nightwing rumor. Adam driver to play the villain of star wars 7 screen rant. Since the very first rumors placed him as a potential star of star wars. 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. Information about the film has leaked out slowly, and a mountain of rumors have come along with it. Yesterday, we revealed that oscar isaacs character in star wars. With all of the rumors circulating with him as a villain, its kind of a shock if that is him, though the. Nyongo and adam driver are villains but exact details of their villainy are unknown. Read an interview with adam driver about starring in episode vii, his schedule and harrison ford s injuries. 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. Seems like every day casting rumors hit the web with greater fanfare.
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. Aug 12, 2015 the director is also debunking rumors that a new trailer for star wars episode vii. They will be called jedi hunters, played by lupita nyongo, adam driver, and david. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Lucasfilms first production under the umbrella of disney begins shooting this summer, and while. The force awakens will debut this weekend at disneys d23 fan convention in anaheim, calif.
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