The latest hot casting tip for George Lucas' Star Wars prequels is that 16-year-old Natalie Portman is set to play the young version of Princess Leia's mother. If she takes the role, Portman - who was seen most recently playing the President's daughter in Mars Attacks! - would be shooting the picture at London's Leavesden Studios this summer, possibly alongside Liam Neeson, who is up for the role of the leader of the Jedi Knights.
Portman joins the cast
And no, she's not the young Princess Leia...
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