The Force is strong with the forthcoming Star Wars: Episode VII film, and today, the official website showed just how strong.

A new photo has emerged that shows the cast that will be featured in the forthcoming sequel, and it’s a surprising mix of classic faces from the original 1977 film, as well as new actors joining the fray.

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker will be returning to their signature roles from the original film, while joining up with new actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow.

Since the announcement, fans have been expressing their excitement for the film, which will be directed by J.J. Abrams and features a script co-written by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan. It should make the upcoming unofficial Star Wars holiday, May the 4th, that much sweeter.

Star Wars: Episode VII arrives in theaters December 18, 2015.

Source: Ars Technica