An exciting announcement; the cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" has been revealed, writes Scott Gentry.

After months of constant rumours, guessing and hoping, the day has finally come. Announced this very morning, Disney and Lucasfilm dispatched a press release, stating the cast members of J.J. Abrams' new instalment of the "Star Wars" series. This is what it read:

"The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker in the new film." 

A picture of the ensemble cast, conducting a read-through.


"Director J.J. Abrams says, 'We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud.'



"Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.”

So, this is definitely exciting news; mainly because of the cast themselves. Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac and John Boyega, of "Attack The Block" fame? For many of us here at Utopia, we can definitely agree that  these cast members were not on our minds for any roles within the "Star Wars" universe, but we're immensely glad that they have been chosen.

Excited? Annoyed? Not too fussed? We'd love to know your thoughts! Have your say in the comments section below…

Star Wars: Episode VII will be released in cinemas on December 18th, 2015.