George Takei Announces Star Wars Role

[Mel]

From George Takei's Facebook page:


Friends, I am thrilled to announce that I'll be starring in the Star Wars reboot directed by JJ Abrams. I'll be playing Master Ceti Maru, a member of the Jedi High Council. The new film, entitled "Star Wars: Galactic Empire," is greenlit and will begin filming sometime early next year. It is truly a moment for The Star Alliance. Thanks to all my fans for their decades of support.

[Mel]

In less than an hour, George's Facebook entry received over 12,000 comments, most of them lamenting that it was an April Fool's joke. As some noted, on the West Coast, where I live, it's not April Fool's yet, so we're holding him to it! Wouldn't that be exciting!

[CRAMBAM]

There's no chance. I think Shatner also announced a role in Star Wars. It's totally an April Fools Joke.