'Hellboy' director has had no approach to helm new 'Star Wars' movie

Guillermo del Toro wants to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.

The 48-year-old helmer has issued a come and get me plea to Disney - who are developing a new series of the sci-fi movies after purchasing LucasFilm from George Lucas for an estimated $4bn - but he is trying not to think about the possibility of helming the film in case he doesn't get asked.