Well this may be the most unlikely - though delightful - Star Wars: Episode VIII casting rumour.

According to The Sun, Adrian Edmondson has landed an undisclosed role in the next film in the sci-fi franchise.

The 59-year-old is best known for starring alongside the late Rik Mayall in the slapstick sitcom Bottom, as well as '80s comedy The Young Ones.

However, he recently played Count Ilya Rostov in BBC drama War & Peace.

Press Lucasfilm

Other recent additions to the Star Wars cast include Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro.

They join regulars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie and Andy Serkis.

Filming on the next adventure has already begun.

Star Wars: Episode VIII will be released on December 15, 2017.

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