Despite Walt Disney's attempt to keep things under wrap as far as Star Wars Episode 7 is concerned, the press has its way of getting the news from the stars themselves.

The latest is that J.J. Abrams and the rest of the crew are all set for the filming, which will begin this May, website HitFix reports that the space saga film will start shooting in May until September.

 "That's the current plan," Abrams admitted during the recently concluded Television Critics Association winter press tour. "We have our script and we're full steam ahead. Have script, will travel."

In addition, news came in that the casting for Star Wars Episode 7 is "almost complete," with names include Gary Oldman, Zac Efron and Judi Dench in the line up.

Meanwhile, "RoboCop" actor Gary Oldman, confirming the news that the creators of Star Wars Episode 7 have contacted him.

"They've called," said Oldman. "I don't know if its, er ... You know, I'm more cynical about it now. I'll believe it when I'm on the plane home. The deal isn't done, but yeah, they've inquired. I mean Planet of the Apes, Harry Potter, Batman and Star Wars ... bloody hell!"

He did not reveal what role he's supposed to portray though. It can be remembered that when George Lucas developed "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," Oldman was linked in the film, saying that he would voice General Grievous.

He however, had to turn down the role in respect to Screen Actors Guild's rule to which he is a member.

"Gary was excited and looking forward to working on the film. The snag is that the movie is being made without members of the Screen Actor's Guild," his rep explained that time. "It means Gary would have been working illegally overseas. Out of respect and solidarity with the other members, he could not and would not consider violating the rules of his union."

Meanwhile, "High School Musical" star Zac Efron was asked by MTV regarding his involvement with J.J. Abrams' project, and much to fans delight he answered: "Yeah, I just went and met with them. So I don't know. It would be cool. I love [the Star Wars movies], I love them, but... who knows?"

Well he could very well be playing Han Solo's son in the movie, knowing that the team has been looking for a young guy to play the role.

Carrie Fisher, has also revealed to TV Guide that she will be back for Episode 7 to reprise her role as Princess Leia, although this isn't the first time for the veteran Star Wars actress to claim such news.

Fisher revealed that she together with two other veteran actors Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill are getting ready for the filming on March or April, as the script has just recently been finished.

Both Ford and Hamill will be back to reprise their respective roles on the film, Ford as Han Solo while Hamill as Luke Skywalker.

"I'd like to wear my old hairstyle again, but with white hair" Fisher admitted to TV Guide, referring to Leia's iconic cinnamon bun hairdo.

"I think that would be funny," she quipped.

With the film scheduled for release on December 18 next year, it's most likely that we'll be getting more revelations on the plot and casting of the film.

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