Even though Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still more than five months away, casting is beginning for the follow-up chapter, Star Wars: Episode VIII. Sources say that Benicio Del Toro is a contender for a role, likely that of a villain, for the Lucasfilm movie, which will be directed by Rian Johnson. Del Toro is also said to have an offer, although whether a deal can be made remains unclear. Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac and John Boyega are expected to return for the movie, as are certain legacy actors Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. The release date is May 26, 2017.
