Shailene Woodley wants to work in 'Star Wars' films

Actor Shailene Woodley said as a childhood fan of the 'Star Wars' films, she would love to star in a lead role in the forth coming

movies

of the cult sci-fi franchise. The 'Big Little Lies' star revealed she would go by the name 'Leia' after series veteran Carrie Fisher's iconic character in her kindergarten days.

"I as a child in kindergarten refused to go by my name. People had to call me Leia...

"If the opportunity to be a lead in a 'Star Wars' film came around, listen I wouldn't say no," Woodley said in an episode.

The 28-year-old actor added it would also be "very cool to be an extra" in these films.

Recently, '

Jojo Rabbit

' director Taika Waititi was tapped to helm and co-write a new 'Star Wars' movie.