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Florence Welch for 'Star Wars Episode 7' role?
Published Saturday, Jun 1 2013, 10:43 BST | By Beth Curtis | 21 comments
Florence Welch is reportedly being lined up for a lead role in the new Star Wars film.
According to The Sun, the Florence and the Machine frontwoman is being considered for a "major part" in the cult franchise's upcoming instalment, which will be filmed in the UK.
An insider at the production said: "We think Florence has the exact style we are looking for.
"She has done some acting but it was her singing on stage that initially caught the eye.
"Almost every actress in Hollywood wants a role in the new movies but we are keen to cast people who are unexpected.
"Florence is being considered for a major part that would turn her into an A-list actress overnight."
JJ Abrams has been named as the director of Star Wars Episode 7, which is slated for a 2015 release.
Disney announced plans for a new trilogy of the sci-fi epic after buying the franchise from creator George Lucas's production company Lucasfilms.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill have been tipped to reprise their respective roles of Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker for the new film.
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According to The Sun, the Florence and the Machine frontwoman is being considered for a "major part" in the cult franchise's upcoming instalment, which will be filmed in the UK.
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Florence Welch
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An insider at the production said: "We think Florence has the exact style we are looking for.
"She has done some acting but it was her singing on stage that initially caught the eye.
"Almost every actress in Hollywood wants a role in the new movies but we are keen to cast people who are unexpected.
"Florence is being considered for a major part that would turn her into an A-list actress overnight."
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JJ Abrams has been named as the director of Star Wars Episode 7, which is slated for a 2015 release.
Disney announced plans for a new trilogy of the sci-fi epic after buying the franchise from creator George Lucas's production company Lucasfilms.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill have been tipped to reprise their respective roles of Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker for the new film.
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> Dave Grohl performs 'Bitch' with The Rolling Stones - video
> Emeli Sandé, Calvin Harris, Noel Gallagher win Ivor Novello awards
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