Star Wars: Episode VII has begun the search for two of it's leads here in the United States as of today. As Nailbiter's London Open Call article described here in greater detail:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=89596#comments
the parts they're looking to fill are :
Rachel: (Lead) to play 17-18 years old, must be beautiful, smart, athletic, open to all ethnicities (including bi- and multi-racial).
And
Thomas (Lead): Male, 19-23, All Ethnicities
to play 19-23 years old, must be handsome, smart, athletic.
As they don't intend on spending the next year casting, it's not surprising they're avoiding New York and Los Angeles. And while today's audition in Bloomington MN has come and gone, fans who fancy a road trip and a shot at the dream can audition in any of these locations:
November 10: St. Louis, MO
November 14: Chicago, IL
November 17: Troy, MI
November 22: Austin, TX
November 24: Nashville, TN
To apply and preregister (and discover other great casting opportunities on the site) click the link to Backstage in the source. You can also go directly to www.opencastingcall2013.com to apply and preregister. Please note that applicants under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian and if you can't attend in person, video submissions are being accepted.
To any and all interested in going out for either the "Rachel" or "Thomas" roles, remember: Do or do not. There is no try. Also, good luck and may the Force be with you!