J. J. Abrams is usually a master of secrecy, filming his massive flicks while only suffering a minimal amount of leaks. Well, he’s not faring as well with his latest endeavor, Star Wars Episode 7. The movie’s not even reached its shoot date, and we’ve already narrowed down the identity of its lead villain (who Benedict Cumberbatch will play).

Well, we’ve received some more awesome news for you. Liam McIntyre, the gentleman who inherited the role of Spartacus from the late Andy Whitfield, has admitted that he’s auditioned for an undisclosed role in Episode 7. I wish we knew more about the matter, but he’s only revealed that he auditioned for the part of an unnamed Jedi.

Spartacus actor Liam McIntyre who revealed he read for a role in Episode VII. McIntyre hinted to Riley that he read directly from the script for a role of a Jedi. More deets on tomorrow’s episode of RebelForce Radio.

We don’t know if he’s a front runner for the role (whatever it is), but as the quintessential fat whiny fanboy, I fully endorse McIntyre for the role. He was a tremendous force in the Spartacus series (perhaps a bit too much dong, though), and he’d be a great addition to the Star Wars franchise.

SOURCE: Jedi News