Andy Serkis' to play Supreme Leader Snoke in 'Star Wars'

Andy Serkis' will essay the role of Supreme Leader Snoke in the upcoming 'Star Wars

In a recent interview, StarWars.com revealed Serkins role in J.J. Abrams' flick, along with a picture by photographer Annie Leibovitz, showing the 51-year-old actor in full gear and expressions of the villain, reported The Verge.

Back in November, Serkis' voice was heard at the opening the original Force Awakens teaser saying "There's been an awakening... have you felt it?."

The film is slated for a December 2015 release.