These are certainly good times for award-
winning British/Nigeria actor Chiwetel
Ejiofor, as the ‘Half of a yellow sun’ star
is fast becoming one of the most sought-after
actors in the American film industry.
Following a highly successful and impressive
performance as Solomon Northup in the
widely acclaimed film ’12 Years a Slave’,
there have been recent reports that the 36-
year old actor may be looking to get cast in
the upcoming ‘Star Wars Episode VII‘.
NET gathered that Ejiofor has been spotted
with Star Wars director, J.J Abrams in the
latter’s office, spurring rumours that they
were both working on the movie although
the reports have not been verified as the
actor has neither confirmed nor denied the
claims.
Abrams has also chosen to remain secretive
about the cast of the film which is being
expected to be in theaters in 2015, stating
that he ‘can’t discuss casting’ at the time.
Ejiofor is however not a stranger to starring
in sci-fi movies, having featured in
‘Serenity’ in 2005, and in 2006’s ‘The
Children of Men’. When asked what his
reaction will be if he got a Star Wars offer,
the actor’s reply was tentative, ‘Well we’ll
see if it happens, you know. I’m not going to
tell you.’ He answered.

Source - www.thenet.ng/2013/11/chiwetel-ejiofor-hinted-to-star-in-star-wars-episode-7/

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