Benedict Cumberbatch not part of 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' actor's representative said that Cumberbatch, 37, is not reteaming with Abrams for 'Star Wars: Episode VII', reported the New York Daily News.

Benedict Cumberbatch. Pic/AFP

"There is no truth to the rumour Benedict has been cast in Star Wars. I think the rumours are circling because JJ and Benedict have just recently had a wonderful time working together on Star Trek," said the representative.

Speculation had been intensified because of the timing of Cumberbatch's exit from director Guillermo Del Toro's 'Crimson Peak'. 'Star Wars: Episode VII' is scheduled to start filming in London early next year.u00a0