David Oyelowo Joins Cast of 'Star Wars Episode 7?'

David Oyelowo is rumored to star in "Star Wars: Episode VII."

According to the blog Jedi News, an unidentified source has confirmed that Oyelowo is the first actor to have signed on for the upcoming film. The source reportedly claimed: "Just confirmed the first signed and sealed casting. He's British, and Jedi News have already reported it TWICE!!!!!"

The source continued, "And no, it's not Sherlock..The actor is BBC Spook's star David Oyelowo who is due to be in Jurassic World. He was also in Red Tails, so is a Lucasfilm alumni and was recently in Lincoln for Kathleen Kennedy. REALLY, REALLY good actor and a brilliant choice. Hope he has a great role."

Jedi News also said that Oyelowo may be signed for more than one film. The source said, "I am being told that not only will he be in Episode 7 but the plan is for him to also be in Rebels playing a character that sets up his Episode VII character! All part of the major EpVII co-ordinated push being pulled together by Simon Kinberg and the first major sign that Rebels will be the vehicle to setup the masses for EpVII fever!!"

Oyelowo was recently seen in "Lee Daniel's The Butler" for which he received rave reviews and is obtaining Oscar buzz. The actor has also been seen in "The Paperboy," "Lincoln," "Planet of the Apes" and "Jack Reacher." He is currently filming Christopher Nolan's new film "Interstellar."

"Star Wars: Episode VII" is currently in pre-production with J.J Abrams slated to direct. Kathleen Kennedy will produce the film from a script by Michael Arndt. Disney will release the film in 2015 with production slated to begin in U.K. in 2014.