British actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers is reported to have joined the cast of JJ Abrams's Star Wars: Episode VII alongside the likes of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, who've already been confirmed for the film.

The Oxford-educated actress has previously appeared in the short films Americao and Rum and Our First World, and had roles in theatre productions including There Will Be Red, Mephisto, Tenuous Links and Chatroom. When confirmed, the upcoming Star Wars instalment will mark Richardson-Sellers's first feature film role.