Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie cast in new Star Wars movie

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Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie cast in new Star Wars movie
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Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o and Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie will be joining the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII, Lucasfilm announced Monday.

Nyong'o won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Patsey in 12 Years a Slave, while Christie is best known for her role in Game of Thrones as Brienne of Tarth.

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