Lupita Nyong set to join the cast of Star Wars Episode VII

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I can finally say it out loud and proud: I'm going to a galaxy far far away! http://instagram.com/p/ov9BlWHuax/ 

12:00 PM - 2 Jun 2014

The Oscar-winning actress has joined the cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII," it was announced on Monday. Also joining the J.J. Abrams-directed film cast is Gwendoline Christie, best known for her role as Brienne of Tarth in "Game of Thrones."

Following the announcement Nyong'o tweeted "I can finally say it out loud and proud: I'm going to a galaxy far far away!" along with an Instagram picture of the "Star Wars" logo.

Congrats Lupita!!! From one success story to another!!!