Final piece of the casting puzzle? … Max von Sydow's character is rumoured to be named Lor San Tekka. Photograph: Stephane Cardinale/People Avenue/Corbis It is one of the final pieces in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens puzzle - Max von Sydow's role in JJ Abrams's hyped space opera reboot. Now Making Star Wars claims that the veteran Swedish actor will portray a village elder on the desert planet of Jakku who plays a vital role in the quest to find the missing Luke Skywalker. His name? Lor San Tekka.The rumour, if confirmed, would mean that every actor who appeared in the famous first cast photograph in April 2014 now has an allocated role in The Force Awakens.