'Star Wars 7' News: Open casting calls for 2015's 'Episode VII' begin as director J.J. Abrams talks to Neil Gaiman about British Actors

After just about a week after Disney officially announced the December 18, 2015, release date for Star Wars Episode VII, casting calls for the new film trilogy have started in the United Kingdom. That said, a new interview conducted by writer Neil Gaiman with filmmaker J.J. Abrams could have revealed his means of casting for these open calls going on. Considering all of the casting rumors surrounding the project, it would be great to hear what Abrams is actually doing for this process.

"It wouldn't be Star Wars if there weren't some fantastic actors who happen to be British," the director said. "But I think we're doing our job of looking everywhere for the best possible actors for the role."

Casting calls have and will be opening all around the world in locations like Glasgow, Dublin, Chicago, Austin, and Nashville. As of now, two actors are being sought for two roles.

The first character is "Rachel" and here is the casting call sheet for this role:

Seeking: Young woman to play 17-18 Years old. Must be beautiful, smart and athletic. Open to all ethnicities (including bi- and multi-racial). Was quite young when she lost her parents. With no other family, she was forced to maker her way alone in a tough, dangerous town. Now 17 she has become street smart and strong. She is able to take care of herself using humor and guts to get by. Always a survivor, never a victim, she remains hopeful that she can move away from this harsh existence to a better life. She is always thinking of what she can do to move ahead.

The other is "Thomas," with his casting call sheet reading:

Seeking: Young man to play 19-23 years old. Must be handsome, smart and athletic. Must be over 18. Has grown up without a father's influence. Without the model of being a man, he doesn't have the strongest sense of himself. Despite this, he is smart, capable and shows courage when it is needed. He can appreciate the absurdities in life and understands you can't take life too seriously. 

Do you think you fit either of those descriptions? Well get to one of the casting calls and start your career in one of the biggest movies ever!