'Star Wars' Spin Off 'Rogue One' Cast Rumors, Plot Spoilers - Ben Mendelsohn Joins Felicity Jones? Circling 2016 Gareth Edwards Film?

Ever since appearing in the Australian crime drama Animal Kingdom, filmmakers have been dying to work with actor Ben Mendelsohn. You might recognize the actor from movies like The Place Beyond the Pines, The Dark Knight Rises, Black Sea and the Netflix original series Bloodline, but he's set to star in upcoming movies like Lost River, Slow West, and much more. A new rumor this week has us possibly adding a new project to his resume: the 2016 Star Wars spin off movie starring Felicity Jones and directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One! Continue reading to find out more about this casting rumor!

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We're definitely used to rumors surrounding such high-profile projects like this, and we're sure it isn't the end to this type of speculation, but this news would definitely add some credibility to the already highly anticipated film. Yes, Jones was nominated for an Academy Award and Edwards is one of the biggest, young filmmakers out there, but Mendelsohn is the sort of actor that can make or break a film. You should count him in the company of Gary Oldman, Christian Bale and Daniel Day Lewis. What we're trying to say is that you should pay attention to this actor if you aren't familiar with him.

This new rumor comes from Deadline (via Slash Film), which obviously doesn't have too much information on this speculation. Disney, of course, hasn't responded to the rumor either.

After recently announcing the release date and confirming Felicity Jones' casting, we're sure that we'll get a confirmation on more cast members soon.

What do you think of this casting rumor? Are you hoping to see Mendelsohn in this highly anticipated new movie? Let us know in the comments section below!