'Star Wars: Episode 8' Release Date & Cast: Kristen Stewart Tells Daisy Ridley Focus On 'What Makes You Happy'

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The newly-shown "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been a huge success, breaking all box-office records to date. While the latest installment is still at the peak of its success, people are starting to talk about the next episode of the movie, which will be "Star Wars: Episode 8."

Die-hard "Star Wars" followers and new fans alike have already taken their opinion about the next installment in different forums, talking about the release and the cast members of the movie.

According to a report from Christian Today, the movie producer, Kathleen Kennedy, said that new cast members will be added to the next movie of "Star Wars," along with the current stars that are already in the film, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

One of the movie's major characters, Hans Solo was killed in the latest movie but there are already speculations that Solo, portrayed by Harrison Ford, could be making a comeback in the next installment. Nobody knows exactly how it will turn out but it should be interesting to see, especially for the die-hard fans.

Lawyer Herald reported that the casting of Benicio Del Toro in the next movie as a villain has already been confirmed. There have been no announcements yet from the people behind the "Star Wars" franchise as to who will be the new cast members.

However, Disney is looking for an actress aged between 20 and 35 for a lead role, along with other supporting roles. The new development was posted on their website.

"Star Wars: Episode 8" has already been set as a May 2017 release. Meanwhile, Kristen Stewart has some advice to the latest Hollywood darling Daisy Ridley in coping with the blunder of showbiz in Hollywood.

The 23-year-old Ridley, who plays Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is also expected to be back in the next installment "Star Wars: Episode 8."

Stewart stated that Ridley should focus on what makes her happy, when asked by Movie Pilot what advice she can give to Ridley.

"Focus on the fact that you're stoked 'cause you're doing the work that you want to do. It's literally mainly just about focusing on what makes you happy. And if losing your anonymity or whatever doesn't make you happy, then focus on something else."

Stewart had a taste of success when she got the lead role as Bella in the movie franchise "Twilight." She was only 17 when she starred in the movie.