The new Star Wars film that’s to be directed and co-written by JJ Abrams has gotten its release date.
A push back on the expected release – the next installment of the
Star Wars franchise is set to hit cinemas in the US on December 18
th, 2015.
The announcement was made by
LucasFilms and
Disney.
Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn said, “We’re very excited to share the official 2015 release date for
Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture.”
Auditions for
Star Wars will be held in Ireland and the UK.