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Daniel Craig is set for a secret cameo appearance in Star Wars: Episode VII, according to a report.

The Skyfall star is a big fan of the science fiction saga, and he has reportedly filmed a mystery role in the upcoming seventh instalment of the franchise - but his face will be kept hidden.

An insider told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Daniel asked for some sort of secret cameo role - and was happy to have his name left off the posters.

"Fans will love trying to work out which covered up character is him."

The James Bond star - who will reprise his role as the fictional British spy in the as-yet-untitled Bond 24 - is said to have begged Star Wars director JJ Abrams for the small part due to his love for the series.

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Meanwhile, The Avengers star Mark Ruffalo recently joked he begged Star Wars Episode VIII boss Rian Johnson for a part in the eighth instalment.

He recently said: "My email to Rian after all these years was, 'Rian, congratulations on everything you've been doing. And by the way, if there's a part in Star Wars, please, anything, please consider considering me to join you."

Star Wars: Episode VII will see the return of original actors Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and R2D2 star Kenny Baker. They will be joined by John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie

The release is set for December 18 2015

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