Gleeson joins star cast for ‘Star Wars’ sequel

In what must be a childhood dream come true, Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson has been announced as one of the stars that will join with the original Star Wars cast for the latest movie in the blockbuster franchise.

The cast of Star Wars: Episode VII includes Attack the Block actor John Boyega, Adam Driver from Frances Ha and Girls, and Andy Serkis, who has worked on the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. Max von Sydow will also join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the blockbuster.

Director JJ Abrams said “it was both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again”.