Stop the rumors because the cast for the upcoming Star Wars film, Episode VII, has finally been released. Which of your favorites actors are coming back from "galaxies far far away"?

Original Star Wars actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher -- who played Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia, respectively -- are back on board, as is Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, and Kenny Baker as R2-D2. You cannot have a Star Wars movie without them.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

You will have to wait to see the finished product. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters December 18, 2015.

May the force be with you as you wait.

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