Star Wars Bits: See A ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Stormtrooper, Plus Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rebels, Domnhall Gleeson
Some very interestingStar Wars Rebelsnews combines with some fun, and potentially revealingStar Wars Episode VIInews. In this edition of Star Wars Bits, read about the following:
YahooaskedLooperandBrickstarJoseph Gordon-Levittabout his good friend,Rian Johnson, directingStar Wars Episode VIII. He geeks out in a fantastic way.
Gary Whitta, writer of the 2016Star Warsspinoff, posted this photo on hisFacebooklast week. While he wouldn’t confirm exactly what it was from (the script, a book, just a random piece of paper), it does let us know the spinoffs will start the same way as the Episodes.JediNewsalerted us to this new video posted byToys R Usfeaturing some behind the scenes thoughts and footage fromStar Wars Rebels.
Three years removed, the wildly popularStar Wars Fan Film Awardswill return atStar Wars Celebration Anaheimin 2015. You can read more on theofficial website.
Speaking toCinemablend,Star Wars Episode VIIactorDomnhall Gleesonrevealed he got a piece of paper saying the one thing he’s allowed to say about the movie is that he’s excited to be a part of it. Then again, he did talk about the delicious, healthy catering and the extreme secrecy around the studio withComing Soonas well.
WWE wrestlerSeamushas been teasing fans on Twitter about possibly being inStar Wars Episode VII. He recently visited the island of Skellig Michael (seen below) and tweeted that he “can’t confirm that I won’t not be"Darth Vader. While many outlets, likeThe Independent, are taking him seriously, if he was actually cast, he’d never be able to post anything on social media like that.
On way to#skelligmichaeltoday stopped off at the#cliffsofmoher#irelandpic.twitter.com/bAXVIkmeqd
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus)July 17, 2025
WhileDarth Vaderisn’t inStar Wars Episode VII, he apparently is inStar Wars Rebels. This has yet to be confirmed butHasbro(viaThe Wolfpac) posted this image with a description saying the character was inRebels. Obviously, this would make sense but he wouldn’t be a main character.
Is this aStar Wars Episode VIIStormtrooper? According toMaking Star Wars, artistTom Hodgesclaims to have seen a stormtrooper helmet from the new film and drawn it.
GeekMomposted a break down of a few upcomingStar Wars Rebelsbooks including this nice piece of concept art.
Finally, an apparent meeting of theStar Warsbraintrust is about to take place in London. According toEric from Ain’t It Cool(viaStar Wars 7 News),J.J. AbramsandKathleen Kennedyare about to be joined byRian Johnson, Gary Whittaand others. Will we hear something soon?
