Oftentimes when we hear that a script is being polished or rewritten, it raises a few red flags. However, most of the time it is done just to iron out a few wrinkles the overall story may have. World War Z had some narrative problems, and brought in Damon Lindelof (Prometheus, Tomorrowland) and Drew Goddard (Cabin In The Woods, Daredevil) to work on the third act. Their contribution was so beneficial, they received a writing credit on the film. This is a bit of a common practice within the industry.

So now comes a rumor that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story brought in Christopher McQuarrie to work on Chris Whitz’s script based on a story by Gary Whitta.

More on this report below.

Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One is the first of the new Star Wars spinoff films. The film is centered on a group of rebels who must infiltrate the Empire in order to steal the plans to the Death Star. Though we may know a little bit about the film, we don’t know the much about the cast or who they are playing. Riz Ahmed, Sam Claflin, and Forest Whitaker have been reportedly cast as Rebel fighters, with Diego Luna cast in an unknown role. Ben Mendelsohn has yet to be confirmed, but reports say that he is attached to play the film’s villain.

That just leaves Felicity Jones, who was the first to be confirmed for the film. That is pretty significant as not only will she be playing the female lead, but it is being reported that her character will be the leader of the Rebel squad that steals the plans. Now there is a new rumor saying her character is even more significant as she may have a connection to a major character of the Star Wars universe. More on the story below.

The Star Wars Anthology films are meant to act as a narrative that doesn’t focus or have Jedi. Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One is the first of two that will be released in the coming years, and will center on the Rebel Alliance stealing the plans of the Death Star. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film still star Felicity Jones as the female lead, with Ben Mendelsohn (The Dark Knight Rises, The Place Beyond the Pines), Riz Ahmed (Four Lions, Nightcrawler), Diego Luna (Godzilla, Monsters), and Forest Whitaker (Taken 3, The Butler) to provide supporting roles.

While it was first thought that there won’t be any Jedi or Sith in these films, it appears that isn’t so much the case, as it is being reported that Darth Vader will appear in Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One. More below.

Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One is the first of two Star Wars spinoff films that we currently know of. The film which stars Felicity Jones as a Rebel soldier, takes place in between the events of Episode III and Episode IV.

Though the Gareth Edwards-directed film has yet to begin production, it has just added Forest Whitaker (The Butler, Taken 3) to the cast. More on the story below.

Another actor has been chosen for the cast of Star Wars: Rogue One, the upcoming spinoff from the numbered movies being directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Monsters).

It’s being reported that Diego Luna is in talks for one of the film’s roles. So long as the deal gets worked out, he will join a cast that already includes Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything, The Amazing Spider-Man 2), Ben Mendelsohn (The Dark Knight Rises, The Place Beyond the Pines), and Riz Ahmed (Four Lions, Nightcrawler).