杰西·普莱蒙将出演《星球大战》系列电影

    J.J. Abrams, the producer of the new “Star Wars” saga, confirmed that “Breaking Bad” star Jesse Plemons was in the running* for a major role in the latest installment* of the sci-fi film franchise.

    The director has been reluctant to release news about the new film, but he opened up about Plemons at the Television Critics Association press tour on Sunday.

    Abrams said: “He is one of the actors that we’ve talked to.”

    The filmmaker also confirmed that the script is finished and he’s almost ready to start making the seventh “Star Wars” installment.

    He added: “We’re working really hard and we’ve got our script and we’re in preparation.”

    Abrams said he hoped to start shooting in May, adding: “That’s the current plan.”

    Irish actress Saoirse Ronan and “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan have previously confirmed that they auditioned for roles in the new “Star Wars” film.(SD-Agencies)