Gugu Mbatha-Raw added to 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' shortlist

Rumor: ‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ adds Gugu Mbatha-Raw to lead actress shortlist: http://t.co/scNo61PjJqpic.twitter.com/Giizg6vL6g

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Gugu has been added to a shortlist revealed a few weeks ago for a female lead role in Star Wars: Episode VIII. The list includes Tatiana Maslany, Gina Rodriguez, and Olivia Cooke. There are now reports coming in that there are not one, but two major female roles being cast at this time.

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