Adam Driver Set To Play Lead Villain In J.J. Abrams' STAR WARS EPISODE VII

Adam Driver Set To Play Lead Villain In J.J. Abrams' STAR WARS EPISODE VII

The first cast member of Star Wars Episode VII? Adam Driver. According to Variety, the Girls actor is set to close a deal to play the lead villain in the J.J. Abrams helmed movie, in what they describe as a character in the same vein as Darth Vader. Read on for details!

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By JoshWilding - Feb 26, 2014 12:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Variety


According to Variety, Adam Driver is the first addition to the cast of Star Wars Episode VII. If that name is familiar to you, it's probably because he was once linked to the role of Nightwing in Batman Vs. Superman, but he's also made a name for himself in HBO's Girls. The site reveals that he's extremely close to signing on to play the lead villain, a role they go on to describe as being "in the vein of iconic 'Star Wars' villain Darth Vader." Driver was among those rumoured for a role at one point, but it's only recently that he became Disney and LucasFilm's top choice to star in the movie. Scheduling issues did appear to be causing a problem for a while, but they're now resolved. Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars Episode VII begins shooting in London this April and is set for a December 18th, 2015 release. How do you guys feel about this news?

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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 2/26/2014, 12:29 PM
Such a great actor!
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 2/26/2014, 12:30 PM
This is incredible!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 2/26/2014, 12:30 PM
Watch GIRLS; he's the best thing in it. so much charisma
Hellsing
Hellsing - 2/26/2014, 12:30 PM
Hey Mr Kennedy!
Nadj76
Nadj76 - 2/26/2014, 12:31 PM
Underrated actor. He has the height to be Vader-esque.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 2/26/2014, 12:32 PM
OUTER SPACE!OUTER SPACE!
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 2/26/2014, 12:33 PM
I REALLY wanted him to play Nightwing though...
Ignition
Ignition - 2/26/2014, 12:33 PM
I love how upset so many people here were because of the Nightwing rumor. There's a reason just about everyone wants to work with him. Talented guy.
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 2/26/2014, 12:36 PM
One of the Wrap's writers is saying he knew about Driver for months and it's the reason he turned down Nightwing
ksommer
ksommer - 2/26/2014, 12:37 PM
SPACESHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 2/26/2014, 12:38 PM
What villain is he playing though??!!
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 2/26/2014, 12:38 PM
That's cool.... He's a decent actor. Just hate the fact I've seen his penis like 50 times on Girls.
THRILLHO
THRILLHO - 2/26/2014, 12:39 PM
l0rdleg0las
l0rdleg0las - 2/26/2014, 12:39 PM
I had never heard of this dude until the Nightwing rumor a few months back. I guess he is this years Benedict Cumberbatch. The obscure dude who is on a show not everyone watches who suddenly gets thrust into the spotlight.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 2/26/2014, 12:39 PM
OUTER SPACE!OUTER SPACE! HEY MR KENNEDY!
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 2/26/2014, 12:42 PM
Anybody else find it weird they revealed the villain before the hero?
HULK2099
HULK2099 - 2/26/2014, 12:43 PM
interesting, very interesting
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 2/26/2014, 12:43 PM
From the photos that I've seen of the guy, he has a face for the radio, as they say. I can't comment on his acting ability.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 2/26/2014, 12:44 PM
Too young. Not feeling it.
xBlaze96x
xBlaze96x - 2/26/2014, 12:44 PM
I don't know if they will ever top Darth Vader, he is pretty iconic. Who knows, they might be able to do it.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 2/26/2014, 12:44 PM
So, he turned down Nightwing for this...
wookiefit
wookiefit - 2/26/2014, 12:45 PM
Maybe he'll br Jar-Jar's kid and get killed.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 2/26/2014, 12:45 PM
OUTER SPACE! OUTER SPACE!
frova
frova - 2/26/2014, 12:45 PM
wooooo
lolken
lolken - 2/26/2014, 12:46 PM
Isn't this guy in Nickelback ?
THRILLHO
THRILLHO - 2/26/2014, 12:46 PM
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 2/26/2014, 12:52 PM
Yes... If Sam Witwer does not get at least a [frick]ing cameo, I will flip shit. Star-Killer and Darth Maul... Come on! He is my choice for Eddie Brock.
wookiefit
wookiefit - 2/26/2014, 12:53 PM
I really have no idea how this guy acts, who he is, are what he'll be doing exactly. Nor do I care. It all comes down to the story for me right now and wether are not it falls in with the expanded universe. If these movies omit the books, I'll be pissed off.
Joe6Pack74
Joe6Pack74 - 2/26/2014, 12:53 PM
That looks like the guy who was our waiter at Olive Garden.
jparr2
jparr2 - 2/26/2014, 12:54 PM
srsly? from THAT show?
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