We discovered recently that there was to be a new Star Wars spin off, stand alone, one of a kind film and now we know who the star is; Felicity Jones, Oscar nominated for her role in The Theory of Everything. So far there are no details of what the film will be about but we do know is it arrives in 2016...
Disney and Lucasfilm have tapped Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Jones to star in the “Star Wars” standalone movie from director Gareth Edwards. Jones was one of several actresses to have met for the role, along with Rooney Mara and Tatiana Maslany. Edwards (“Godzilla”) is directing the 3D feature, with Chris Weitz penning the script. Weitz replaced Gary Whitta, who wrote the first version of the screenplay. Plot details of the “Star Wars” spinoff are unknown. It opens nationwide Dec. 16, 2016.
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