15 Actors Who Would Be Great In Star Wars: Episode 7

14. Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock

Cumberbatch is about to become one of Hollywood's most sought after actors due to his upcoming roles in Star Trek Into Darkness, Twelve Years a Slave and the Hobbit sequels. Nevertheless, Cumberbatch would be an excellent addition to any Star Wars movie as he is able to play a variety of roles at a high level. Despite the fact that he is about to become type casted as a villain, I think he would work best as a dark Jedi or and imperial officer where he could channel some of his Sherlock persona. With JJ Abrams directing him in Star Trek, Cumberbatch would already be familiar with Abrams as well as having gotten practice in a movie that will probably be very similar stylistically to the next Star Wars movies.
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