Felicity Jones to Play Lead Role in ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Movie“Disney and Lucasfilm have tapped
Felicity Jones to Play Lead Role in ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Movie“Disney and Lucasfilm have tapped Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Jones to star in the “Star Wars” standalone movie from director Gareth Edwards.Jones was one of several actresses to have met for the role, along with Rooney Mara and Tatiana Maslany.Edwards (“Godzilla”) is directing the 3D feature, with Chris Weitz penning the script. Weitz replaced Gary Whitta, who wrote the first version of the screenplay.Plot details of the “Star Wars” spinoff are unknown. It opens nationwide Dec. 16, 2016.”Read the full piece here | Photo sourceThe Force Is Strong With This One -- source link
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