Los Angeles, Feb 2 : Actor Zac Efron is in talks to join the cast of epic space opera franchise "Star Wars Episode VII".

The 26-year-old says it will be "cool" to be a part of the J. J. Abrams movie, reports digitalspy. co. uk.

"Yeah, I just went and met with them. So, I don't know. It would be cool. I love (the 'Star Wars' movies), I love them, but... who knows?" Efron said.

Abrams recently revealed that the film's script is now complete, and added that his team are in "deep prep" for the film.

Michael Fassbender, Hugo Weaving and Adam Driver are the most recent stars to be linked to "Star Wars".

"Star Wars Episode VII" is scheduled to release Dec 18, 2015. (IANS)