The New Republic is looking for a police commissioner and a high school musical star...
Gary Oldman and Zac Efron both confirmed that they got a call from a galaxy far, far away. Already a star in the two biggest pop franchises (Harry Potter and The Dark Knight), Oldman might be adding Star Wars to his belt. As for Efron, this will be a change of pace from his long list of romantic comedies and dramas.
Oldman was asked during a RoboCop interview with Sky Movies whether he'd enjoy being in the new Star Wars film. It's a stock question that lots of actors are asked just for fun. But Oldman revealed he'd actually been in talks for Episode VII.
"They've called," Oldman said. "The deal wasn't done. But yeah...they've inquired. Yeah..."
Pretty clear cut to me.
Can you see Oldman as a Jedi? A smuggler? The villain? Personally, I think it's time to bring back this guy:
Efron confirmed he was in talks with the producers during an interview with MTV. He said he'd tried out for a role and was waiting to hear back.
"Yeah, I just went and met with them. So I don't know. It would be cool," he said. "I love [the Star Wars movies], I love them, but… who knows?"
These are the latest casting rumors that also include Hugo Weaving, Michael Fassbender, Adam Driver, Jesse Plemons and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Even my husband who does not CARE about Zac Efron thinks he's perfect Luke Skywalker material. He's agile, he's too pretty for his own good and can act like he can move things with his mind. I think its about time Zac efron gets a big franchise...again...by Disney.