Lucas has asked original 'Star Wars' cast to return to franchise

George Lucas has confirmed the original cast are returning to 'Star Wars'.

The filmmaker - who sold his franchise to Disney last year, but will take on a consultancy role for 'Episode VII' - let slip he has asked original 'Star Wars' trilogy cast members Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher to reprise their iconic roles, which they played from 1977 to 1983, alongside confirmed returning actor Harrison Ford.