It's #dayone for new Star Wars movie shoot

Filming has started on the new Star Wars movie.

It's #dayone for new Star Wars movie shoot

Filming has started on the new Star Wars movie.

A photo of the clapperboard has been posted online by director JJ Abrams' production company Bad Robot, with the hashtag #dayone.

Episode 7 is being shot at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.

Original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill all have roles.

Actor Simon Pegg tweeted: "Good luck and may the force be with you." There has been speculation, as yet unconfirmed, that Star wars devotee Pegg will play a role in the new movie.

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