Ben Mendelsohn made his first American talk show appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he talked about how hard it was to keep his role in the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story a secret. He also shared a fond childhood memory that involved Star Wars bubble gum trading cards. Read on for more.

Golden Globe Nominee Ben Mendelsohn, currently starring with and Sissy Spacek in the television series ‘Bloodline’ on Netflix, discussed the pain of keeping his Star Wars casting a secret, and whether or not his character uses the Force in the upcoming Star Wars spin-off film.

Not much is known about his character at the moment or if he is going to be part of the reported four week long reshoot. However, we do know that his character is reportedly named Krennic, a military director of the Empire, who is to defend the Galactic Empire against the theft of the plans for Death Star I, seen in the original 1977′ film.

In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actor was asked by show host Kimmel whether he needed to keep his Star Wars role a secret after he was offered the part.

“Oh, hell yes.”

Kimmel asked how long the actor had to keep the sweet role quiet?

“it felt like forever, months and months and months” Mendelsohn responded.

Mendelsohn also spoke briefly about how hard it is to keep the project shrouded in secrecy, especially with people you know are Star Wars fans.

“The worst thing is, right, you’ll be walking down the street and you’ll see some kid in a Star Wars T-shirt, and you’re like, ‘I’m in that… whether you know that or not,’” he sighed.

As for any additional details on his part in the film, the actor didn’t offer much up. However, Kimmel kept probing and trying to get any tidbit of information out of Mendelsohn. He asked the actor if his character uses the Force in the film and whether or not he will be a good guy or a bad guy? Mum… was the answer to those questions also –

Although Ben didn’t reveal much about his character in the new Star Wars spin-off film. He did share his memories and his own adoration for the Star Wars films.

“I was a Star Wars tragic. I was right at that sweet spot. I was 7 or something when the first one came out. I fell in love – the whole box and dice.” He said. “I had all the gumball, baseball trading cards, I can still remember the important one because it was very rare and it was Han Solo and Chewie firing down like an alley way together and I got two of them.” he added”

You can check out the complete Kimmel interview here:

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is hits theatres on Dec. 16.

Source: Inquisitr