Star Wars Episode 7 To Cast ‘Transformers 4’ Star Jack Reynor While J.J. Abrams Is Getting Ready For The May Production ‘We’re Full Steam Ahead’

Star Wars Episode 7 to include "Transformer 4" actor Jack Reynor in the lineup?

The 22-year old Irish actor is reportedly in negotiations with the casting crew of the seventh installment of the cult favorite sci-fi fiction film.

According to Ain't It Cool News, two of their sources claimed that Reynor is tipped for a role in J.J. Abram's film; however, it has not been revealed what role he would take.

"Transformers 4" director Michael Bay seems to be impressed with the 22-year old Hollywood newbie saying, "Jack Reynor, he is an Irish kid that came to America with 30 bucks in his pocket. Pretty ballsy. Seriously who does that?

'Anyway I spotted him in a great little Irish movie What Richard Did. This kid is the real deal."

Meanwhile, J.J. Abrams and the rest of the crew are all set for 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."

Carrie Fisher and "High School Musical" star Zac Efron are also reportedly appearing on Star Wars Episode 7, which is set to hit theaters on December 18, next year.

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