Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm in association with Kasdan Pictures and Genre Films are in production on “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi”. The casting team is registering talent to work on the film as fully paid extras, featured background performers, photo-doubles, and stand-ins. In addition to the extras being cast, day player speaking roles are also being cast. People who are 16 years of age through seniors are being registered, as long as they have legal eligibility to work in the entertainment industry in London and in the United Kingdom. Details below. Filming is taking place at the Pinewood Studios in London, England and surrounding areas. This film is using the secret working title “Space Bear”.
Returning to reprise their roles in “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi” is Golden Globe Award nominee Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron; Daisy Ridley as Rey; Black Reel Awards nominee John Boyega as Finn; two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Carrie Fisher as Leia; three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver as Kylo Ren; two-time British Independent Film Awards nominee Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux; Anthony Daniels as the voice of C-3PO; three-time Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma; Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o as Maz Kanata; and BAFTA Award winner Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. Also joining the cast of “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi” is BAFTA Award nominee Gugu Mbatha-Raw, two-time Academy Award nominee Laura Dern, Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro who will play the role of a villain, and newcomer Kelly Marie Tran in an undisclosed role.
Directors Guild of America DGA Award winner Rian Johnson has taken over directorial duties for “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi”. Johnson also wrote the original screenplay based on characters by George Lucas. Eight-time Academy Award nominee Kathleen Kennedy is overseeing production for Lucasfilm, while four-time Academy Award nominee Lawrence Kasdan is producing under the banner of his production company Kasdan Pictures. Simon Kinberg is producing for Genre Films. Ram Bergman also serves as producer. “Star Wars: Episode VIII” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 15, 2017.
Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi Casting Calls
All extras, stand-ins, photo-doubles, and actors are required to be legally eligible to work in the entertainment industry in London and in the United Kingdom, including having a National Insurance Number.
Open casting call dates and locations will be posted here if they are scheduled.
Submission Information for Speaking Roles
United Kingdom:
Star Wars: Episode VIII
Nina Gold Casting
117 Chevening Road
London NW6 6DU
UK
United States:
Star Wars: Episode VIII
Mary Vernieu
Betty Mae Casting
13375 Beach Ave.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
NOTE:
Speaking roles are mainly being cast through talent agents in Los Angeles and London. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8×10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
Crew Members & Production Staff
Experienced film crew members and production staff who are available to work in London can submit resumes to the following:
resumes@lucasfilm.com
ABSOLUTELY NO ACTOR OR EXTRAS SUBMISSIONS TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Spacebear Industries, LTD
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath
Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH
Lucasfilm
5858 Lucas Valley Road
Nicasio, CA 94946-9703
Genre Films
10201 West Pico Bnvd.
Building 49
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Kasdan Pictures
PO Box 17578
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
Ram Bergman Productions
5656 Lemona Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Truenorth
Holmaslod 8
101 Reykjavik
Iceland
The Walt Disney Studios
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521-0001
Producers:
Kathleen Kennedy
Ram Bergman
Lawrence Kasdan
Simon Kinberg
Writer/Director:
Rian Johnson
Director of Photography:
Steve Yedlin
Line Producer:
Tom Karnowski
Production Manager:
Elena Zokas
Production Designer:
Rick Heinrichs
Starring:
Daisy Ridley – Rey
Oscar Isaac – Poe Dameron
John Boyega – Finn
Carrie Fisher – Leia
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren
Lupita Nyong’o – Maz Kanata
Domhnall Gleeson – General Hux
Gwendoline Christie – Captain Phasma
Gugu Mbatha-Raw – TBA
Mark Hamill – Luke Skywalker
Benicio Del Toro – Villain
Kelly Marie Tran – Actress
Laura Dern – Actress
Story:
A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set after Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
