Which 5 Actors Are On The STAR WARS VII Shortlist?

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With Girls star Adam Driver set to play the villain in Star Wars VII, it’s time to talk heroes.

J.J. Abrams and company have shortlisted five actors for the lead Jedi role, according to Variety. This includes three actors you may have already heard of and two theater actors.

So who’s up for the part?

Ed Speleers

This Dowton Abbey alum has the look of a young Luke Skywalker. Could he be the choice for Luke’s kid?

John Boyega

The Attack the Block star is certainly no stranger to alien life.

Jesse Plemons

Long favored for the role, the Breaking Bad and Friday Night Lights star could be the one.

Matthew James Thomas

The Pippin star made his Broadway debut as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, so physicality won’t be a problem.

Ray Fisher

Fisher packed on the muscle to play Muhammad Ali in the stage play Fetch Clay, Make Man, which could make him Jedi ready.

So which of these five actors is your favorite to play the lead in the new Star Wars movie?