Jun 16, 2014 02:47 PM EST

Harrison Ford Could Be Off Star Wars Set for 8 Weeks

Last week, Harrison Ford sustained an injury on the set up the upcoming "Star Wars Episode VII" film. Now, reports are saying that the injury could hold Ford up for as long as 8 weeks.

The injury occurred after the hydraulic door to the Millennium Falcon fell on him, breaking his ankle. While he will be laid up, the filming will continue, and the release date of December 18, 2015 is expected to be kept.

Starring alongside Ford will be original cast members Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, as well as newcomers Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver.

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