Forest Whitaker is in negotiations to be in Star Wars: Rogue One, the first anthology film in the Star Wars franchise. Variety is reporting that the actor is getting set to join the film that will tell the story of a group of Rebels who steal the plans for the Death Star. The film currently is known to star Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna, and Ben Mendelsohn. It is being directed by Gareth Edwards and the soundtrack written by Alexandre Desplat.
Star Wars: Rogue One is set to hit theaters on December 16, 2016.
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