Much of it has centered on newcomer gwendoline christie of game of thrones, who has landed a major role. Presale tickets have already dwarfed previous records, with its day one sales moving eight times as many tickets as the. The force awakens revealing game of thrones star gwendoline christie as the villain captain phasma. The force awakens star gwendoline christie comments on playing. Gwendoline christie, currently starring in the hit television series game of thrones as brienne of tarth, has also been cast in the production.
Personally, my first instinct is to say that this isnt christie, but then. Lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie have been cast in star wars episode vii the news was confirmed through the official star wars website today 2 june. Kevin hughes talks to gwendoline christie about her role as captain phasma in the latest star wars movie, the force awakens. Episode vii, the next installment of the famous scifi franchise. Keep in mind it does come from imdb and we all know how to treat that kind of information. Star wars episode 7 casts gwendoline christie and lupita nyongo in unknown roles. Lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie added to star wars. Lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie will both star in star wars episode vii picture. The increasingly sprawling cast list for star wars episode 7 has just added two more names. Well, we finally have some star wars episode vii set photos featuring two of the newbie cast members, adam driver and gwendoline christie. Gwendoline christie appreciates the creepy affections of tormund kristofer hivju. Gwendoline christie on being captain phasma and brienne of tarth. The star wars episode vii title is the force awakens. According to my sources gwendoline christie is playing john boyegas commanding officer in star wars episode vii, and shes mad that he deserted.
She graduated from drama centre london with a first class ba hons in 2005 and her first job was with declan donellan in great expectations at the royal shakespeare company that autumn. Gwendoline christie looks far from brienne of tarth at. Over the past week we have seen a ton of photos from greenham comon, where star wars episode vii has been shooting. Today, lucasfilm has announced that oscarwinner lupita nyongo 12 years a slave and gwendoline christie brienne from game of thrones have joined star wars. Gwendoline christie may play a genderswapped villain in star wars. Gwendoline christie celebrity profile check out the latest gwendoline christie photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. First it was just the millennium falcon and a few xwings, now it appears. Episode vii, which helps us put this massive universe in perspective, along with details. The announcement that lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie have joined the star wars. The news was announced on monday, june 2, in a statement on.
Episode vii was put out and it didnt include some of the bigger names rumored for parts, with lupita nyongo being the one name most frquently cited. Lupita nyongo, game of thrones star gwendoline christie. Tfa gwendoline christie captain phasma in episode vii. The 7 essential bond movies you need to see to understand the franchise. Gwendoline christie born october 28, 1978 is an english actress and model who portrays captain phasma in the 2015 film star wars.
Oscar winner lupita nyongo and game of thrones star gwendoline christie have been cast in star wars. Lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie join star wars. Awesome gwendoline christie star wars episode vii rumors. Lupita nyongo, an oscar winner for 12 years a slave, and gwendoline christie of game of thrones. We are only pointing in the direction of information. The force awakens also stars daisy ridley, carrie fisher, and lupita nyongo. I could not be more excited about lupita and gwendoline joining the cast of episode vii, says lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy. Abrams highly anticipated extension of the classic. Gwendoline christies star wars episode 7 role leaks.
Gwendoline christie on being captain phasma and brienne of. Comic book movie posted the following photos claiming it is gwendoline christie on set at greenham common shooting location. Gwendoline christie may play a genderswapped villain in. The first round of star wars casting was a malecentric lineup of talent, with only carrie fisher and newcomer daisy ridley balancing out the guys. Just because most of the cast was announced and filming is already underway, you didnt really think star wars casting was over, did you.
Star wars episode 7 casts gwendoline christie video. Episode vii, not least of which is that whether by accident or. Theres a lot to be said about the news that lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie have been added to the cast of star wars. Gwendoline christie was born in worthing, west sussex, england and trained in dance and gymnastics as a child. The game of thrones star is rumored to be a villain chasing after john boyegas character in star wars. Two great ladies have joined the cast of star wars 7. Reviews and scores for movies involving gwendoline christie. Episode vii, and thats phenomenal news for anyone and everyone if youre not familiar with the actress, christie is best known for. Episode vii is still underway, and the film just gained two talented actresses in 12 years a slave star lupita nyongo and game of thrones gwendoline christie. Jamie mccarthygetty images the female contingent of the star wars galaxy has expanded as lupita nyong. Gwendoline christie has joined the cast of star wars. The images are not great, kind of blurry, and a little grainy, but you can clearly make out the actors while they walk around set.
Christie later reprised the character in star wars. This is who gwendoline christie is reportedly playing in. Episode 7 cast adds lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie. What lupita nyongo and gwendoline christie bring to star.
The following photo is just an additional photo of extras in costume. This is who gwendoline christie is reportedly playing in star wars. We talk to gwendoline christie about playing captain phasma in star wars. New star wars picture reveals gwendoline christie as. Game of thrones star gwendoline christie made a dramatic appearance on the red carpet at the elle style awards.
Episode vii the force awakens 2015 gwendoline christie as captain phasma. We have received yet another email from one of our friends who wanted to point us in the direction of some information they had come across. After endless speculation, lupita nyongo has joined the cast of star wars. Who is captain phasma played by gwendoline christie in the force awakens. Captain phasma is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, portrayed by english actress gwendoline christie. The actress has just finished filming for the new star wars movie episode vii. First official look at game of thrones star gwendoline christie in.
Gwendoline christie on captain phasma being star wars first female villain. Gwendoline christie is having an incredible ride at the moment. Sequel trilogy released films started by darkslayer, jun. Gwendoline christie remembers the exact moment she was cast as captain phasma in j. Her involvement was first announced on june 2, 2014. Oscar winner lupita nyongo and game of thrones star gwendoline christie have joined the cast of star wars. Gwendoline christie is captain phasma in star wars episode vii.
The force awakens is unleashed upon the world at the time of writing this, the movie is already breaking records. Star wars gwendoline christie on playing captain phasma collider. The force awakens 2015, the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy, phasma is the commander of the first orders force of stormtroopers. Star wars 7 star gwendoline christie talks about playing captain phasma. Episode vii, which helps us put this massive universe in perspective, along with details about who some of the new cast members are playing. Episode vii has added oscarwinner lupita nyongo 12 years a slave and gwendoline christie game of thrones to the cast. A new rumor hints at a dark side to the game of thrones star.
Did vanity fair leak gwendoline christies star wars character. Game of thrones star gwendoline christie as brienne of tarth who is also cast in star wars episode 7 uses a light saber to fight jedi style with sir sandor clegane, better known as the hound. The star wars twitter has revealed the official title of star wars episode vii. Star wars episode 7 plot leaks are coming thick and fast this week, with the latest rumour being that game of thrones gwendoline christie will play an imperial officer or possibly a sith trying. The force awakens captain phasma star wars vii, star wars fan. I know a lot of folks were bummed when the initial cast announcement for the upcoming star wars.
Yesterday, we reported on two big plot updates for star wars. Actors adam driver, domhnall gleeson and gwendoline christie representing the dark side appear at the hall h. Episode vii cast has officially added oscarwinner lupita nyongo 12 years a slave and gwendoline christie. Theres no episode vii in this title treatment, but that doesnt mean. Keep clicking to see who will star in star wars episode vii. Oscarwinner lupita nyongo and game of thrones actress gwendoline christie have joined the cast of star wars. Earlier we reported about adam driver on set as well.
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