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UPDATES: Are you ready for yet another 'Star Wars' episode?

Weeks after the release of the seventh episode of Star Wars, and now fans all over the world just can't get enough of the franchise that they are now talking about the next installment of the most talked about film. 

'Star Wars: The Force Awaken's' force was so strong that it has already raked roughly $1 billion making it a blockbuster hit in only 12 days. And with the franchise being a cash cow that it already is, rumors say that there may be possibilities for an eighth episode. Yay fans all over the world! Plus, according to Den of Geek, the waiting time is cut down from a very long three years to a whooping 19 months only. Hooray again! 

The eight episode will be directed by 'Looper' director Rian Johnson, as suggested by her tweet on her twitter account. Stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and John Boyega is set to reprise their roles for the upcoming episode. It is unknown though as to whether Harrison Ford will be seen on screen. 

Meanwhile, new names are written on the list of possible stars to join the cast and this includes Benicio Del Toro which many speculate as the new villain. 

The eighth film is said to premiere on the 26th of May, 2017. Watch out for more possible spoilers and updates. 

 

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