'Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens' news, spoilers and cast: Billy Dee Williams cameo as Lando Calrissian; flashback sequence stars Robert Boulter

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Ardent fans of "Star Wars" are eagerly anticipating episode seven titled "The Force Awakens" that is slated to hit the theatres this December. While the production team has been vigilant in leaking spoilers or plot details to media outlets, several websites and fans are infusing the Internet with a slew of specualtions.

The latest rumor doing the rounds is that actor Robert Boulter will play the role of a younger Luke Skywalker in a pivotal flashback sequence. While the young lad appears briefly in the movie, his sequence is the story's crux. Actor Mark Hamill, who portrays the role of an older Luke, will be present in the major part of movie.

So what is this flashback sequence that is deemed important to the plot? Movie Pilot speculates that the scene takes place in a location named "Rose's Pub" where Rose recounts her story to Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (Jonn Boyega).

The scene starts with a pile of dead bodies lying on the floor of a Jedi Academy. Luke shows up and leaves after seeing the lifeless remains. Two rival factions named "Clan" and "The Seven" battle it out, leading to Kylo Ren confronting Rey. So far, this is all that is known about the flashback.

Metro reports that actor Billy Dee Williams is set to appear in a cameo as Lando Calrissian in "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens". This will certainly be a treat for older Star Wars fans.

Several reports also speculate that Hans Solo may die in the upcoming episode since Harrison Ford has been vocal about killing off his character and it may be essential in order to move the Star Wars series forward. Casting also includes stars Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Oscar Issac and Daisy Ridley. It is scheduled to release on Dec. 18, 2015.

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