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Who's Coming Back for "Star Wars Episode VIII"

ZachPerilstein ZachPerilstein Disney Reporter The highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens has already shattered box office records.

Now the question is...

Who will be back for Episode VIII?

Gwendoline Christie will return as Captain Phasma and Johnny Boyega's Finn is set to return.

Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley have already filmed scenes for Episode VIII. Oscar Isaac confirmed that he would be returning as the epic pilot Poe Dameron.

In addition, Bencio del Toro will be joining the cast. Rumor has it that he will be a villainous character. Plus rumors suggest we will be seeing a new female character.

Rian Johnson is the director for Episode VIII. Lucasfilms president Kathleen Kennedy said: "We start shooting Episode VIII in January, we've been prepping the movie for the last year and Rian Johnson has been doing an amazing job."

Star Wars: Episode VIII strikes back into theaters May 26, 2017

Sources: Slashfilm

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ZachPerilstein ZachPerilstein Disney Reporter

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