Anthony Daniels has strongly hinted that C-3PO will feature in JJ Abrams's Star Wars: Episode VII.

The British actor, who has portrayed the gold-plated protocol droid since 1977's Star Wars, will also be among the franchise legends appearing at the Star Wars Celebration in Germany this July.

Asked about the prospect of an Episode VII return for C-3PO, Daniels told Digital Spy: "Look, it's all very early days and I don't want to wear anybody out by speculating or letting you waste your energy by saying 'What do you think?'

"I'm certainly not sitting by the phone, but it's always nice when it rings. Do you know what I mean?"

Daniels described the prospect of more Star Wars movies under the stewardship of Disney as "wonderful", saying: "It never occurred to me that it would happen. Everybody's really happy that Disney have taken over the mantle. Kathy Kennedy is so well loved and she is carrying George Lucas's torch so much further."

Movies: The Star Wars seriesOn new Star Wars director JJ Abrams, Daniels said: "The old Star Trek thing is pretty good isn't it?



"He clearly knows how to make it all work and put it all together. But again that's pie-in-the-sky to a certain extent that is the future."

Daniels suggested that fans looking for more details about Episode VII will likely find answers at the Star Wars Celebration.

"There'll probably be the odd talk about it," he said.

Star Wars Celebration Europe will take place in Essen, Germany, from July 26-July 28. Watch a trailer for the event below:

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