It has been long rumored but now, there seems to be confirmation from Disney that New Mexico is indeed cleaner than Old Mexico. Disney is looking to set shop in New Mexico for the next 3 years
Disney has confirmed that shooting for Star Wars Episode VII will be taking place in various locations across New Mexico. Disney has signed a three year deal to shoot the film in New Mexico and will be opening up a production office there in January
In other news
E!Online spoke with actor David Oyelowo about a casting rumor that has him signed on to play in "Episode VII"
Here is a snippet of that interview:
"Everyone is asking me about Star Wars," Oyelowo said Saturday at the BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards. "The breaking news is J.J. Abrams is going to give you that breaking news."
He added, "I'd go anywhere to work with J.J. Abrams. I think what he did with Star Trek was so extraordinary�And I think what he'll do with Star Wars will be just as impressive."
While it's not clear which role Oyelowo could be on the list for, he did say that Lando Calrissian (played by Billy Dee Williams in the original Star Wars films) is his favorite character. "He was pretty cool," the actor said.
How so?
Oyelowo said with a big smile, "Because he looks like me."
