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The new “Star Wars” movie has a name. It’s called “The Force Awakens.” Disney announced the new title on Twitter along with news that principal shooting has wrapped on the movie.
“Star Wars: Episode VII” takes place 30 years after “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.” Mark Hamill reprises his role as the last Jedi, Luke Skywalker, as well as original cast members Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Anthony Daniels.
They are joined by a group of newcomers that include Andy Serkis, best known for voicing Gollum from “The Hobbit” movies and Caesar from “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.”
Here’s an explainer from “The Verge” on who the new cast members are. What do you think of the new cast? Will they fit in? Let us know.