British Politician Joins R2-D2, Episode VII Execs For A Photo At Pinewood

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Keen to tout the economic benefits of hosting production on Star Wars films for the next ten years, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne (the equivalent of the U.S. Treasury Secretary) tweeted that he was at Pinewood Studios today and that Lucasfilm's presence in London represented a "#LongTermEconomicPlan in a galaxy far far away."

On set of Episode VII tonight, can announce another #StarWars film will be made in UK. A #LongTermEconomicPlan in a galaxy far far away

— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 10, 2014

Osborne also tweeted a photo of himself, Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and a certain special droid standing in front of a set at Pinewood.

Some have said that the partially constructed cockpit of the Millennium Falcon is visible in the background, but this photo was taken today, and the sets have been done for some time.

With #StarWars director J.J Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathy Kennedy, talking to a key cast member.. pic.twitter.com/12sRtBbf8E

— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 10, 2014

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