After more Episode VII rumors than you can count in 2013, it only took 10 days for the first rumor of 2014! The Wrap is reporting that Breaking Bad and Friday Night Lights actor Jesse Plemons in is consideration for Episode VII. According to The Wrap,
"Plemons is scheduled to meet with director J.J. Abrams next week to discuss the highly anticipated sequel, which is expected to bring back original stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. Plemons has already taped an audition that was well-received by those involved in the casting process, and he’ll by flying in to Los Angeles from Austin, Texas for a second audition that will bring him face-to-face with Abrams."
Just when we thought the rumor mill was dying down a bit, it seems it could be ready to start heating up again. With filming expected to begin in May, it's fairly safe to say we should start to get casting announcements fairly soon (though, we have been saying that for a while!)