May the force be with her! Lupita Nyong'o rumoured to be up for female lead in Star Wars: Episode VII

She's become the Hollywood It girl after winning an Oscar for her stunning performance in 12 Years A Slave.

And now Lupita Nyong'o may be heading to a galaxy far far away.

The 30-year-old is rumored to be in talks for the female lead in the highly anticipated upcoming Star Wars sequel.

Out of this world: Lupita Nyong'o is reportedly being considered for the female lead in Star Wars: Episode VII

Reports claim Lupita met with Star Wars Episode VII director JJ Abrams a few weeks prior to winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
When asked for comment, a rep for the 12 Years A Slave star told Latino Review, 'We’re not allowed to talk about that.'

While specifics of the character have not been disclosed, Lupita is the latest name thrown into the casting mix for roles in the highly secretive Star Wars sequel.

Star Wars: The Oscar winner reportedly met with the film's director JJ Abrams a few weeks ago

Girls star Adam Driver is reportedly close to signing up to plain the villain in the film set to be released in 2015.

Exact details are unknown, but the character is said to be in the vein of iconic Star Wars villain Darth Vader.

According to Variety, 'Downton Abbey' star Ed Speleers, Attack the Block star John Boyega, Jesse Plemons and theater actors Matthew James Thomas and Ray Fisher are among the actors up for the male lead role.

While details of the cast are not confirmed, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2015. 

Darth Vader: Girls star Adam Driver is rumored to be in final talks to play the villain

The force: Star Wars: Episode VII is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2015

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