Lupita Nyong’o Joins Long List Of Rumored STAR WARS VII Actors

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Who isn’t meeting with J.J. Abrams for Star Wars VII these days? We’ve got 5 actors now shortlisted for the lead and everyone from Benedict Cumberbatch to Gary Oldman to Chiwetel Ejiofor has been connected with the film in one way or another. Now it looks like Ejiofor’s 12 Years a Slave co-star, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o, has apparently met with Abrams for a role in the film.

According to THR, the meeting took place just before Nyong’o, who may now be the hottest actress in Hollywood after her stunning awards season run, won her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Rumor is she could be playing a descendant of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which has been described as a non-Caucasian role. THR points out that she isn’t up for either of the male or female leads.

Whatever happens, it’s clear that Nyong’o is in for the ride of her life. She’s already been in the running for or attached to several high-profile projects. Star Wars VII may in fact need her more than she need Star Wars.

What do you think of Nyong’o potentially joining the Star Wars universe?