Benedict Cumberbatch has not landed a part in Star Wars Episode VII (Picture: Reuters)

Benedict Cumberbatch has put an end to rumours that he has a part in Star Wars Episode 7.

The actor has said that an appearance from him in JJ Abrams’ blockbuster ‘won’t happen’ despite wanting a part in it.

Australian entertainment site The Iris, who was live tweeting Benedict’s Q&A at OzComicCon, reports him as saying: ‘I would’ve liked a part in JJ’s new Star Wars but it won’t happen sadly.’

He also dismissed the chance of being involved with another hugely popular sci-fi series, Doctor Who.


‘I’m never gonna play The Doctor and nothing to do with the Whoniverse’ he revealed.



You can almost hear the dreams of thousands of Whovians shattering into tiny pieces.

I would've liked a part in JJ's new Star Wars but it won't happen sadly — The Iris (@TheIrisAU) April 12, 2014

I'm never gonna play The Doctor, & nothing to do with the Whoniverse — The Iris (@TheIrisAU) April 12, 2014

Maybe doing a better Alan Rickman impression than Tom Hiddleston — The Iris (@TheIrisAU) April 12, 2014

The Iris also reports that the Sherlock star treated fans to an impromptu Alan Rickman impression that was ‘maybe better than Tom Hiddleston’.

"I think you can all stop taking photos, I haven't changed since I started" pic.twitter.com/9oZyuzjmH8 — The Iris (@TheIrisAU) April 12, 2014

Meanwhile, casting rumours for Star Wars Episode VII are coming in thick and fast, with unknown British actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers the latest name to be linked to the film.

Reports say she is to play a descendant of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Star Wars 7 is due for release on December 18, 2015.