Multiple sources close to the production claim that the 'Spectre' actor really plays a First Order Stormtrooper and delivers a few lines in the movie.
- December 18, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Do you remember this summer's rumor that Daniel Craig would make a cameo appearance as a Stormtrooper in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"? Although the James Bond depicter denied the rumor at the time, saying that he wouldn't bother himself playing an extra, it turns out that he was telling lies.
EW has obtained some information about Craig's cameo appearance from some insiders close to the production, who ask not to be identified. "He did it for s**ts and grins," one of the people says. Not only donning the all-white armor and the iconic plastic helmet, Craig will deliver a few lines.
According to EW's sources, [SPOILER!!!] there is a scene where Daisy Ridley's Rey is captured by First Order Stormtroopers and is strapped to a chair. "You will remove these restraints and leave this cell with the door open," Rey tells the Stormtrooper played by Craig.
She does a series of attempts to make one of the Stormtroopers set her free. However, one of the baddies says, "I'll tighten those restraints, scavenger scum." It seems like the one behind the Stormtrooper's costume is Craig.
"The Force Awakens" is set 30 years after the Battle of Endor at the end of "Return of the Jedi" as Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers. The movie also stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the sci-fi flick is scheduled for a U.S. release on December 18.
