Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker is the latest addition to the upcoming 'Star Wars' spin-off film 'Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One'.
Whitaker joins a confirmed cast which includes Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Sam Claflin and Ben Mendelsohn.
With John Swartz producing, 'Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One' will follow a rogue band of resistance fighters united to steal the Death Star plans and bring new hope to the galaxy.
Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One is set for release on December 16, 2016.