If you were worried about a lack of actresses in "Star Wars: Episode VII," two female leads were just cast in the film.
Disney announced Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o ("12 Years a Slave") and Gwendoline Christie ("Game of Thrones") will both star in the J.J. Abrams' directed sequel.
You'll recognize Christie for her role on HBO's "Game of Thrones" as Brienne of Tarth.
Now that the announcement is out, Nyong'o responded to the news on Instagram.
The two join a huge cast filled with returning actors Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford along with newcomer John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver.
"Star Wars: Episode VII" is set for a Dec. 18, 2015 release.
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