Two weeks ago, reports surfaced that Lucasfilm had struck a deal with Simon Kinberg to create a new Star Wars trilogy. Kinberg will write and produce the films alongside Lucasfilm’s head, Kathleen Kennedy.

According to Deadline, this trilogy might be episodes 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga, which began in 1977 with George Lucas’s original Star Wars—a movie that, along with Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws,’ forever changed blockbuster films.

Jeff Sneider also backed up Deadline’s report, saying, “I’m inclined to side with Deadline on this one, as I’m willing to bet these three films will be positioned as Episodes X, XI, and XII.“

He added that Daisy Ridley’s Rey would return in a central role: “I suspect it’s because I’m hearing that Daisy Ridley will come back for these new Star Wars movies, and her Rey will be positioned as the Obi-Wan of the new trilogy.”

Now, fresh Star Wars rumors are coming from scooper MyTimeToShineHello, who claims that Henry Cavill is in talks with Disney and Lucasfilm to join the franchise.

Interestingly, Henry Cavill has shown interest in joining Star Wars in the past, even sharing what it would take for him to sign on. In an eight-year-old Instagram post, he also hinted at his enthusiasm for a Star Wars role.

I am a fan of them. I would have to read a script and speak to a director before I could possibly say if I’d be interested in being a movie it’s not as simple as you know. Yes, it’d be fun and ideal but what if the script sucks…you’ve got to keep your fingers crossed that it works.

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In an eight-year-old Instagram post, he also hinted at his enthusiasm for a Star Wars role.

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Considering Cavill’s clear love for the franchise and these latest rumors, it wouldn’t be too surprising if we see him in a galaxy far, far away.

What do you think? Would you like to see Henry Cavill in Star Wars? Share your thoughts in the comments!