2018 could be a very unusual year for the Oscars. Usually a haven of arthouse drama, austere period pieces and true life tales, it's highly possible that this year might see some left-field choices competing for the big prizes.

Not only is low budget horror Get Out an early frontrunner, and superhero movie Wonder Woman tipped for nominations, but now Star Wars: The Last Jedi has thrown its hat into the ring.

A latecomer in terms of awards buzz, since no-one had actually seen the movie until two days ago, now Disney has added the movie to its For Your Consideration page touting it in all the major categories including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Mark Hamill is listed as the movie's candidate for Best Actor, while Daisy Ridley is Disney's choice for Best Actress (indicating that Hamill is obviously going to play a major part in this new instalment).

Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley attend the premiere of Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'pinterest
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Options for Best Supporting Actor and Actress are more open, with suggestions for Actor listed as Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Benicio Del Toro, Andy Serkis and Domhnall Gleeson.

Supporting Actresses listed are Carrie Fisher, Gwendoline Christie, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran – again giving a bit of insight into who the major players might be this time around.

Early buzz from the first screenings is incredibly strong, with critics praising how funny and surprising the movie is, heaping accolades on director Rian Johnson. The studio is obviously pretty happy with his work – Johnson is now overseeing a new trilogy of Star Wars films, which won't focus on the Skywalker family.

Maybe a galaxy where a Star Wars movie wins a major Oscar isn't so far, far away after all.

preview for Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer - "Awake"

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