by Graham Taylor
UK journalist Lizo Mzimba tweeted today that actress Amybeth Hargreaves would be playing as a Stormtrooper in the the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Bit of @StarWars news from @SpotlightUK. Amybeth Hargreaves plays female Stormtrooper in The Force Awakens. http://t.co/2nDnhfSaTM
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) January 16, 2015
At this time, it is not known if Hargreaves will be a credited actor, or working as a double for Gwendoline Christie, who will be starring as an unannounced character. Christie’s casting was announced in June 2014, and rumors have been circulating that she might be playing the role of a Stormtrooper, as noted by Mzimba in another tweet.
Wonder if Stormtrooper in own right, or perhaps a filming double if, as rumoured, @loveGwendoline plays a stormtrooper in Ep VII.
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) January 16, 2015
This news, following the teaser trailer released in 2014 which showcased a black Stormtrooper, continues to show a more diverse empire, and more diverse franchise as a whole.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens premieres on December 18 of this year.
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Sources: Lizo Mzimba 1 2, Mirror
Image; Mirror
