Finally, A Useful Piece of Information About the "Star Wars: Episode VII" Plot

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...this is exactly how long ago though.

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The rumor mill has been very strong when it comes to Star Wars: Episode VII: For starters, Lupita Nyong'ois apparently up for a role in the movie, as well asZac Efron and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Additionally, we know for sure that Adam Driver will play the bad guy (or a bad guy?) and that Carrie Fisherwill return as Princess Leia.

Actual facts concerning the movie's plot, though, were slim to none—until today. According to Total Film, it has been announced that the movie will take place 30 years from the events of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, and is set to begin filming in May.

Star Wars: Episode VII will open in theaters December 18, 2015

[via Total Film]

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