New Casting And Plot Rumors For Star Wars Sequels

According to sources, J.J. Abrams is meeting with "everybody", to cast the upcoming films; in addition to Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad), other names include; Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek: Into Darkness), Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class), and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix), among many others. There are also rumored plot details, including former writer Michael Arndt's' focus on the next generation giving way to Abrams' focus on the Original Trilogy cast, leading to numerous character rewrites and recasting. Casting rumors also include an Imperial commander (said to be Hugo Weaving's possible role) and the daughter, or granddaughter, of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
(Source: Hollywood Reporter)