Are Ryan Gosling, Zac Efron In The Running For Star Wars: Episode VII?

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Star Wars Episode VII production is rapidly looming and emerging gossip involve some major names in contention to headline on the upcoming blockbuster: Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron. Gosling would likely play "Luke's kid", but there is virtually no details of what type of character Efron might play (its assumed probably Han Solo/Princess Leia's children).

Rumours suggest that both Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron have auditioned for roles in 'Star Wars: Episode 7'. Latino Review nabbed the exclusive on this one, citing a source who also said that Leonardo DiCaprio held brief talks with the production before deciding to go with another project.

7 hours ago | Vulture |See recent Vulture news " Here's a report you can accept as fun or tantalizing or ridiculous: Latino Review, an establishment that has landed some scoops in its day, says Disney wants Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron in Star Wars: Episode VII.

Gosling is reportedly in the frame to play Luke Skywalker's son in 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron have been linked to the new Star Wars movie in a report by Latino Review.

Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron are both reported to be in the frame for a major role in Star Wars Episode VII. The stars are claimed by Latino Review to have met Disney execs to discuss the prospect and to still be on the shortlist - with R-Gos mentioned as

Getty Images What do Star Wars: Episode VII and Fifty Shades of Grey have in common? Well, unless takes a completely unexpected turn with the storytelling, not a whole lot-except for the fact that a host of hunky actors have been linked to both. And no one has signed on for either.

From the moment Star Wars 7 was announced, there has been speculation behind the film. Everything from the storyline, to the director, to the casting. This morning's buzzy casting rumor is that both Zac Efron and Ryan Gosling have their names in the hat for the upcoming Star Wars film.

With this weekend's Star Wars celebration in Germany looming on the horizon, a couple of new casting rumours have emerged regarding Star Wars: Episode VII . According to Latino Review , two very recognisable names are being considered for parts in the film in the form of Ryan Goling and Zac Efron.

Disney's "Star Wars VII" is supposed to start shooting in London in early 2014 but, so far, no casting announcement has been made. Jonathan Rhys Meyers and even Leonardo DiCaprio auditioned for parts but did not get them.

Published Thursday, Jul 25 2013, 11:33 BST | By Emma Dibdin | Ryan Gosling , Zac Efron and Leonardo DiCaprio have all met with Disney for roles in Star Wars: Episode VII, according to a new report. Latino Review claims that DiCaprio was ruled out following his meeting, but Efron and Gosling are still in the running.