'Star Wars 7' News, Ryan Gosling & Zac Efron Cast in 2015's 'Episode VII'? [PHOTO]: 'Hey Girl I'm Luke Skywalker's Son?' J.J. Abrams Film Shoots Early 2014

Well the biggest casting rumor about the J.J. Abrams-directed Star Wars: Episode VII movie has officially been dropped: Ryan Gosling has reportedly read for the part of Luke Skywalker's son in the new sequel. This is clearly just a rumor, but with production of the film starting in early 2014, casting is definitely going to be going down soon. Another name rumored to have read for a part is Zac Efron, though his role is still a mystery. These are two of the biggest names in young Hollywood, so it looks like Episode VII is taking full advantage of its draw with actors.

Last month, a casting call sheet was released and published online. Lucasfilm confirmed that it was indeed an official call sheet, so we got to see some descriptions of characters. Here is what it said:

• Late-teen female, independent, good sense of humor, fit.

• Young twenty-something male, witty and smart, fit but not traditionally good looking.

• A late twentysomething male, fit, handsome and confident.

• Seventy-something male, with strong opinions and tough demeanor. Also doesn't need to be particularly fit.

• A second young female, also late teens, tough, smart and fit.

• Forty something male, fit, military type.

• Thirtysomething male, intellectual. Apparently doesn't need to be fit.

Reports claims that these roles would be going to lesser-known or unknown actors, leaving room for some higher profile stars for more prominent roles. So names like Efron and Gosling definitely make sense for the bigger roles (although they could both easily fit some of the described characters above).

Though we do not know what Efron tried out for, the young star has a huge draw for younger audiences, so don't be surprised if he gets a leading role. That is, if this rumor is true.

And if the rumor about Gosling reading for the part of Luke Skywalker's son is true, that means that screenwriter Michael Arndt and director J.J. Abrams are taking this story in a very interesting direction.

This weekend is the "Star Wars Celebration" in Germany where some announcements are expected. Plus the Disney D23 Expo is coming up and that should have even more great updates. Will Efron and/or Gosling take the stage at either of these events?