Star Wars Episode 7 News and Rumors: The hype on the latest Star Wars film just got bigger. Recent updates hints that High School Musical Star, Zac Efron, will be part of the cast and might play the role of Darth Caedus.
Speculations heightened during the 2014 Oscars when American Idol host Ryan Seacrest asked Zac whether he would be part of the cast of the blockbuster franchise.
"Is it true? I don't even know yet." Efron replied.
But, he got the audiences excited again by adding, "I guess the force is with me tonight."
Whether Efron was giving a clear hint of joining the cast of Star Wars Episode 7, or whether he was just teasing everyone remains a mystery. However, fans are intrigued to see if he could make the transition from boy-next-door roles to a central villain.
The actor previously confirmed in an interview that he and director JJ Abrams were having talks about a possible role on the upcoming Sci-Fi blockbuster but refused to provide further details on the red carpet at the Oscars.Efron also told MTV last February that he had met with Disney about the film.
It is worth noting that Zac Efron and Disney Studios have had a wonderful work relationship. Zac Efron played the role of Troy Bolton, the main protagonist and the captain of the East High Basketball Team in their hit Emmy Award-winning American television film "High School Musical". Efron appeared in all three of the films.
He said, 'I just went and met with them. So I don't know. It would be cool. I love [the Star Wars movies], I love them, but who knows?'
The film is expected to begin filming on May 2014 which would take place in UK and will be released on December 18, 2015.
