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New and returning cast members were announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014 for the J.J. Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: Episode VII.'

Actor John Boyega was in Austin at the Highball to promote the comedy-alien attack thriller "Attack the Block" in 2011. Boyega is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Actor Adam Driver attends the "Ballet 422" Premiere during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theater on April 19, 2014 in New York City. Driver is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Actor Oscar Isaac arrives at the Paramount Theater for an Austin Film Festival screening of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' in 2013. Isaac is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Actor Andy Serkis arrives at the premiere of the feature film "Cowboys and Aliens" at Comic Con in San Diego, Calif. on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Serkis is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson arrives for the 'Frank' premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in London, Friday April 25, 2014. Domnhall is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Max von Sydow attends the 'The Immigrant' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2013 in Cannes, France. Von Sydow is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Han Solo actor Harrison Ford speaks at Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Monday, April 26, 2010 afternoon at the group's headquarters in Frederick. The cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' was announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill participates in a panel discussion at the New York Comic Con fan convention in New York, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. The cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' was announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher attends Geffen Playhouse's Annual "Backstage At The Geffen" Gala at Geffen Playhouse on March 22, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' was announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

George Lucas, Ewan Mcgregor, Kenny Baker, Ian Mcdiarmid, Rick McCallum, Peter Mayhew, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee and Anthony Daniels attend UK premiere of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith" at Odeon Leicester Square on May 16, 2005 in London. Baker, Mayhew and Daniels were among the returning cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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Actor John Boyega was in Austin at the Highball to promote the comedy-alien attack thriller "Attack the Block" in 2011. Boyega is among the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII' announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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