'Star Wars: Episode VII' Adds 2 Newcomers to the Cast

Last year Lucasfilm held an internet contest for upcoming young actors to audition to be apart of Star Wars: Episode VII. Thousands upon thousands of young people entered for a chance to be in the movie. Now today StarWars.com announced that newcomers Pip Anderson & Crystal Clarke have been chosen to join the already large cast for JJ Abrams new Star Wars flick.

Also, the filming is going on a short two week hiatus to fit the new actors into the current actors schedules. Lastly, Harrison Ford was hurt on the set several weeks ago and will be out for several months while he ankle heals. His scenes will be filmed towards the end of the entire filming for principle photography.