Beijing, March 19 (Xinhua) – Disney announced Tuesday that the highly-anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII will begin shooting in May.

The shooting pick up three decades after the events of 1983’s “Return Of The Jedi”, and according to Disney CEO, a host of original stars will be seen in the new action.

'There will be some very familiar faces along with a trio of new young leads,' Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms.

It is rumored that Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o and Girls star Adam Driver are considered to be included in the new episodes.

However Bob Iger did not confirm any casting Tuesday, except R2D2.

"Rumor has it that almost every actor in the world has been cast in this movie, but so far, the official cast member that we've confirmed -- the only one -- is R2D2," said Iger.

“Star Wars: Episode VII” will be released Dec. 18, 2015.