Ade Edmondson has reportedly joined Star Wars 8.

You read that right. The British comedian is said to have landed a part after impressing director Rian Johnson and The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams.

The Sun say although his role is being kept under wraps, we should expect it to be an ‘eccentric’ part given his comedy background.

And the move has already been called ‘one of the most unlikely castings in Star Wars history’ by film industry insiders.


Ade, who appeared in War And Peace earlier this year, is said to be keen on getting back to acting after being involved with a lot of reality TV.



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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 JJ 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.’

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JJ Abrams, here with John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, is reportedly keen on hiring more British talent (Picture: Getty Images)

While the report is certainly surprising, Edmondson isn’t the first unusual bit of casting. Remember Daniel Craig’s cameo in Episode VII as a stormtrooper?

Filming on Episode 8 is already underway with stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Oscar Issac reprising their roles.

Metro.co.uk has contacted Edmondson’s representative to help us get to the Bottom of this.

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