Kevin Smith Visits Star Wars, and Casting News

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Some really amazing things are finding their way onto the Internet from the Episode VII set!

Director Kevin Smith visited the set in London over the weekend and “I just started crying. I was connected to my childhood in such a primal way.” According to Yahoo!, Smith gushed for over ten minutes about the surreal experience in a way that spoke volumes to fellow Star Wars fans, the majority of whom can only imagine what a visit like that must have been like. For those of us stuck here in the real world, Yahoo! provides a full article of portions of Smith’s account. Break out the tissues, guys.

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In other news, the Star Wars website unveiled two new cast members joining the team: Pip Andersen and Crystal Clarke, both newcomers to the world of film.
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“The Star Wars universe has always been about discovering and nurturing young talent and in casting Episode VII we wanted to remain absolutely faithful to this tradition. We are delighted that so many travelled to see us at the open casting calls and that we have been able to make Crystal and Pip a part of the film,” said producer and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

StarWars.com is also careful to add that production remains on schedule for a December 18, 2015 release despite Harrison Ford’s recent injury.

About Reporter Michelle Lawhorn:
Michelle, a.k.a. Stormraven, is what can only be described as an eclectic nerd. Her interests and expertise range from Doctor Who to Lord of the Rings, cosplay to comics, and Bollywood to opera to name just a few. When not raving about her “fandoms”, she can be found working on projects as an Associate Editor at Haven Publishing and adding to her ever-growing list of Things to Cosplay. She can currently be found searching for more material to feed her newfound obsession with Star Wars.

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Hailing from some kind of void beyond the stars, Stormraven indulges in costuming, writing, and flailing excessively over her favorite geeky things; Star Wars is at the top of the list and will remain there for quite some time.

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