By: Dominic Jones
We know that Star Wars Episode VII is expected to begin shooting in May, but now we may have a specific date. Ali Arikan, former Roger Ebert correspondent, tweeted that the Episode VII shooting schedule is expected to be from May 19 to August 8th. He also adds that most of the casting is all but done (including the return of the main original trilogy stars), but their still searching for the final two lead roles.
Apparently: SW shooting schedule May 19 - August 8 (Move-in to offices around April 20). Casting complete barring two leads. Everyone's back— Ali Arikan (@aliarikan) February 6, 2014It's not much of stretch to believe this. Abrams said that filming is expected to begin in May and there have been rumors for the return of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford since the announcement of Episode VII.
Also, how poetic would it be for filming on the next Star Wars film to begin on the day the last one was released?