`Star Wars: Rogue One's character names unveiled

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London: After treating fans with its trailer, the makers of the upcoming epic space opera, titled 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' have unveiled its character names.

Actress Felicity Jones will be seen portraying the role of Jyn Erso, a gifted soldier and warrior, Diego Luna as Captain Cassian Andor, an officer in the Rebel Alliance: Jiang Wen as Baze, a freelance assassin while actor Alan Tudyk will be seen as K-250, a Rebel-owned Imperial enforcer droid, the Independent reports.

Additionally, the forthcoming movie will see actor Riz Ahmed as Bodhi, a rebel soldier, Donnie Yen as Chirrut, a spiritual warrior, Pao and Bistan, who are two aliens, described as being "fierce warriors".

Genevieve O'Reilly will reprise her role as Mon Mothma from 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.' Spencer Wilding will play Darth Vader and James Earl Jones will voice the character.

Directed by David lee, the upcoming film will be released on December 16.