British Actor Ade Edmondson Might Appear in Star Wars: Episode VIII After All

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Back in AprilThe Sun” reported that British comedian actor Adrian “Ade” Edmondson was being considered for a “mystery role” in Star Wars: Episode VIII. On the same date the rumor was posted, Edmondson himself posted a message on Twitter, somewhat debunking the story. Now a new report suggests that he may appear in Rian Johnson’s take on the galaxy far, far away after all…

 

 

In AprilThe Sun” reported that Edmondson impressed director Rian Johnson and J.J. Abrams, who produces the film. Knowing Ade’s comedic roles, “The Sun” went on to speculate that he will probably have a small but eccentric cameo.

 

Just a few hours later Edmondson took to Twitter to address the rumor:

 

 

 

By that time many people (including us) took this as a way of debunking the rumor. But now it seems that there might be some truth in it after all.

 

While speaking to the BBC on opening night of his latest stage role, the actor was asked about those Star Wars rumors. Here’s what he said:

 

Q: Is it true that you are going to be in Star Wars Episode VIII?

A: I wouldn’t know if I am or not. I can tell you I’ve signed a great big non-disclosure agreement for something – I’ve no idea what it was! [Laughs a lot].

 

While this is not of course a direct confirmation for his appearance in the movie, knowing the secrecy surrounding these movies, this is as good as it can be.

 

 

Special thanks to our readers Jason Durrant and Kevin for finding the article on BBC.

 

 

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10 thoughts on “British Actor Ade Edmondson Might Appear in Star Wars: Episode VIII After All

  • November 9, 2016 at 6:41 pm
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    Lobot?

    • November 9, 2016 at 7:09 pm
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      Resistance Corporeal #2?

  • November 9, 2016 at 7:09 pm
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    I am not really going to overthink this one. I analyzed for more than a year who Pip Anderson, Syrio Forel, Christina Chong were going to be playing in The Force Awakens and we see how that panned out.

  • November 9, 2016 at 8:07 pm
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    Maybe he’ll be playing a 2-headed sports commentator.

  • November 9, 2016 at 8:27 pm
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    I am so excited for Rogue One but the second I get any sort of teaser for Episode 8 I am going to go f**king nuts!

  • November 10, 2016 at 12:44 am
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    A Star Wars movie every year. What a time to be alive.

  • November 10, 2016 at 1:36 am
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    I love Ade Edmondson, but I think he always plays his characters the same way… although that may be because he has usually written or co-written his character.

  • November 10, 2016 at 3:33 am
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    Wow, this guy looks like Alec Guinness in Episode 4. Put some scrappy facial hair and on his head, cover it with a Jedi robe and you have a viable stand in for old Obi-Wan for flashbacks.

    Wishful thinking???

  • November 10, 2016 at 12:38 pm
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    Yay, I was slightly helpful lol!

    Personally, I’d love it if he was a villain type, a mix of Tarkin and Vyvyan from the Young Ones….

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