Benedict Cumberbatch is rumored to star in the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode VII," after having debunked recent rumors.
According to the Latino Review, the actor's recent comments at the Toronto Film Festival about not being part of the film were not accurate. "DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE ABOUT BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH NOT BEING IN STAR WARS. HE IS IN THE MOVIE! In fact, he will be in all three Star Wars films! It's all a smoke screen. Folks, remember when Cumberbatch denied being Khan for over a year? Same situation here. At least give us the benefit of the doubt hence why we are bringing this up. Point is, he lied before and he can lie again. Google it. One more time because it is worth repeating, Benedict Cumberbatch will be in the upcoming Star Wars movies. I don't care if he denies it till opening day. We were right before about him playing Khan, and we will be right again on this one. Technically, his part in Episode VII is very small but the role is much bigger in 'Episode VIII' and 'Episode IX,'" reported Latino Review.
Cumberbatch and the entire cast of "Star Trek Into Darkness" did in fact consistently refute the identity of his role in the J.J. Abrams film and refused to confirm the belief that he was Khan.
The actor previously said that he was not part of the new "Star Wars" film and had never received any offer. He said, "No offer. It's all rumor and it's all gossip. No one's been offered other than the people we know who've been offered. Would I like to do it? I've said many times before ... I've worked with J.J. before, and he knows where I live."
The film has been casting throughout the summer. Zac Efron, Alex Pettyfer and Ryan Gosling have been among the many actors that have reportedly auditioned for the film. Additionally, it has been rumored that Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill will reprise their roles from the original trilogy.
"Star Wars: Episode VII" is currently in pre-production with J.J Abrams slated to direct while Kathleen Kennedy will produce the film. Disney will release the movie in 2015 release, but there has been no confirmation on the date or season that the film will be released.