'Star Wars 7' Casting News, SPOILERS & Rumors: Simon Pegg Cast In J.J. Abrams' 'Episode VII'? Benedict Cumberbatch Teases Role Speculation

We've been hearing a lot of casting rumors surrounding Star Wars: Episode VII, but maybe the most speculation is around director J.J. Abrams' acting pal Simon Pegg. The Hot Fuzz star hasn't given us a straight answer as of yet, but his Star Trek Into Darkness costar, Benedict Cumberbatch, this week hinted that it could happen!

Back in June, Pegg was spotted on the set of Episode VII, leading to these rumors. Again, there haven't been any confirmations from the actor of the director, but another star of the movie could've just dropped a huge hint about Pegg's involvement.

"I think J.J. is very good at creating something original out of something known, and I think apart from his continuing use of Simon Pegg," he told MTV News, "and who can blame him, frankly - it made sense not to do it."

"Continuing use" does make us think of future and present tense usage, so do you think that's what Cumberbatch was saying?

You can see Benedict's interview here!

Meanwhile, Pegg is still playing coy about these rumors. Our most recent quote from him about the movie was focused on what he saw during his set visit.

"Well, J.J. uses me in different roles, and we're good friends. I feel like my face in Star Wars would pop people out of the movie. Look, I love Star Wars, and I don't want people to watch and go, Oh, there's Simon Pegg's face. The film is cleverly cast with these amazing, unknown actors. [...] Of course I visited the set," he explained, which is similar to what he said last month. "It's amazing, and I love Star Wars. I want to see everything happening. It looks wonderful, and you need to believe those characters. Any type of stunt casting might just pop you out of the movie."

(via SlashFilm)