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George Lucas Confirms Original 'Star Wars' Cast Return
George Lucas: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher signed to next 'Star Warsâ
âStar Warsâ creator George Lucas let slip that Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill could be firing up their old lightsabers in âStar Wars: Episode VII.â
When asked by Bloomberg Businessweek if the original actors from the sci-fi phenomenon would return, Lucas revealed, âWe had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrisonâor we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, âLook, this is whatâs going on.ââ
âMaybe Iâm not supposed to say that,â he continued after a pause. âI think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them.â
He added, âI wonât say whether the negotiations were successful or not.â
While casting for the films has yet to be announced, Fisher recently told Florida's Palm Beach Illustrated she's coming back as Princess Leia. The actress answered with a simple âyesâ when asked if she would be reprising the iconic role.
Director JJ Abrams has been tapped to direct the films.