Girls' Adam Driver Near Deal to Play Darth Vader-Esque Villain in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'!

Adam Driver is reportedly nearing a deal to play the villain in the highly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII, Variety reports.

Not much details are known, but it has been reported that the 30-year-old actor will play a villain in the vein of the iconic “Star Wars” Darth Vader character.

Adam is the first bit of casting news to be announced for the upcoming movies. Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill, original Star Wars players, are rumored to be returning.

Star Wars: Episode VII, which will be directed by J.J. Abrams, is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2015.

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