It's not casting news but it is good news! JJ Abrams has gone on record at the TCA's winter press tour that cameras will begin shooting Star Wars Episode VII this May.
‘That’s the current plan. We have our script and we’re full steam ahead. Have script, will travel.’
Abrams is still remaining quiet about the story of this next installment, he did say that official news will be coming soon.
Star Wars Episode VII hits theaters December 2015
