Star Wars: Episode VII welcomes newcomers Crystal Clarke and Pip Anderson

Crystal Clarke and Pip Anderson have landed roles in the new Star Wars film[IMDB]

TWO young, unknown actors - one of them British - have landed roles in the new Star Wars film, it's been revealed.

Pip Andersen, 23, and Crystal Clarke have both been cast in the highly-anticipated movie following an open casting which was attended by thousands of hopefuls.

British actor Pip is an expert in the gravity-defying sport of parkour and recently showcased his skills at jumping across rooftops in a Sony Spider-Man commercial.

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Meanwhile, Crystal is a US actress who is studying in Glasgow and will be seen in her first feature, 'The Moon And The Sun' which stars Pierce Brosnan, next year.

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The Star Wars universe has always been about discovering and nurturing young talent and in casting Episode VII we wanted to remain absolutely faithful to this tradition

Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president

It has not been revealed which roles the pair will take on in the new film, which is being directed by J.J. Abrams.

Around 37,000 hopefuls attended open castings in 11 cities across the US and UK, while more than 30,000 submitted applications online.

"The Star Wars universe has always been about discovering and nurturing young talent and in casting Episode VII we wanted to remain absolutely faithful to this tradition," said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

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"We are delighted that so many travelled to see us at the open casting calls and that we have been able to make Crystal and Pip a part of the film."

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Harrison Ford, who plays Han Solo, is recovering from a broken ankle [PA]

The news comes after it was revealed that production on the movie will be suspended for two weeks next month while Harrison Ford recovers from his on-set injury.

The 71-year-old actor, who plays Han Solo, broke his ankle in June during filming at Pinewood Studios.

"Harrison is doing well and is looking forward to returning to the set soon," confirmed Lucasfilm and Disney.

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