Benedict Cumberbatch Coy On Star Wars Role

Benedict Cumberbatchhas hinted that he is in negotiations for a role in the forthcoming Star Wars Episode VII.

The British star worked with director JJ Abrams on the recent Star Trek Into Darkness - and it has been reported that he and the filmmaker could reunite on the new Star Wars movie.

But the 37-year-old actor was coy when grilled on the subject by Access Hollywood.

He said: "This is the simple truth. JJ and I have worked together before. I would love to work with him again.

"No offer has been made. That is that. And that is that!"

Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron have also been reported to be in the frame for roles on the Abrams-directed film - with Cumberbatch mooted as a new Sith Lord.