J.J. Abrams Wants You To Be in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

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Brian Anthony Hernandez
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J.J. Abrams Wants You To Be in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
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"We want to put you in the movie," J.J. Abrams, the director of Star Wars: Episode VII, proclaims in a new YouTube video filmed on a closed set in Abu Dhabi.

The chance to play an unknown role in Episode VII is part of "Star Wars: Force for Change," a charity initiative that Abrams, Disney and Lucasfilm unveiled Wednesday.

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One winner, chosen from the charity's pool of donors, and a guest will wear makeup and costumes for a secret scene shot at Pinewood Studios in London. They will also get the chance to meet the cast (see below) and access the closed set.

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The Star Wars Episode VII team assembles with director J.J. Abrams. Credit: Lucasfilm

Money raised for this casting stunt will benefit UNICEF's Innovation Labs to help kids in need. To be eligible for the role, participants must be 18 or older and must donate at least $10 by July 18 at fundraising site Omaze. Disney has already thrown $1 million into the coffer.

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