It is rumored that Star Wars: Episode VIII have two female protagonists – IGN Latin America (Press Release) (Registration)

The reports say the Star Wars Episode VIII have two female leads. Recently, we learned three actresses who were candidates for the lead role in the sequel directed by Rian Johnson: Jane Gina Rodriguez of the Virgin, Tatiana Maslany of Orphan Black and Olivia Cooke Bates Motel. But a new report says the film is looking for more than an actress.

“We have heard that not only seeks a role, but two female leads. Both roles are substantial and they share the same list” says Latino-Review . “In addition, according to reports there is a fourth name on the list of candidates from which no one knew before. British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw Apparently, she had an audition and everything.”

Mbatha-Raw He appeared on the radar of Hollywood when he played the title role in Belle. Later, she appeared in the film of the Wachowski, Jupiter Ascending and starred in the musical drama Beyond the Lights.

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