According to reports Star Wars franchise is eyeing actor Benicio Del Toro for the eighth instalment of the franchise.
It is said that the studio is planning on casting the actor in the antagonist role.
Benicio Del Toro, 48, is said to have an offer, although whether a deal can be made remains unclear, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Even though Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still more than five months away, casting for the follow-up chapter, Star Wars: Episode VIII, has started.
The movie will be directed by Rian Johnson.
Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac and John Boyega are expected to return for the movie. It is also rumored that the legacy stars like Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill might also make a return.
The release date is May 26, 2017.
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