The Take That singer, 45, has reportedly bagged himself the role of a
stormtrooper in the next installment of the franchise and secretly
filmed his mysterious part at the Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire,
England, last week.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Gary is a huge 'Star Wars' fan so
this is a dream come true. The process has been kept top secret, as he
doesn't want anybody to find out. His connections in the film industry
got him the part."
Filming for the next movie is currently underway at the Studios and on
location, and is expected to be just as big a success as last year's
'The Force Awakens', which saw Harrison Ford make his comeback as Han
Solo.
Although details on the forthcoming film are being kept close to
producers' chests, it was recently reported Ade Edmondson, 59, has also
managed to secure a role after he impressed director Rian Johnson and
executive producer J.J. Abrams with his incredible acting ability.
A source said: "Ade is one of the most-loved comedy stars in the UK but
even he would admit Star Wars is a surprise move for him. While J.J.
Abrams isn't directing, he is still heavily involved and he is really
keen on British talent.
"His character is top secret, like everything else to do with the film
and its plot. But given his old comedy characters, it would make sense
for them to give him an eccentric part."
And Edmondson is just one of the many in the long-line of Brits to join the 'Star Wars' family.
Simon Pegg played Junkyard dealer Unkar Plutt in 'The Force Awakens',
while John Boyega and Daisy Ridley played lead characters Finn and Rey
respectively.
'Star Wars VIII', which has yet to be given an official name, is expected to hit cinema screens around the globe next year.