10 Major Cameos To Expect In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

By Simon Gallagher /

8. Simon Pegg

Probability? 10/10 Dead certain, since they've already spoiled it. By the look of his costume in the behind-the-scenes footage we've seen already, Pegg isn't actually going to be remotely recognisable under the various layers of foam and prosthetics. He's basically putting in a cameo that rewards himself rather than the audience, and more power to him. He's a dyed-in-the-wool Star Wars fan, getting an opportunity to act in a definitive franchise. He's living the dream. According to JJ Abrams, Pegg has actually been invaluable in terms of what he's offered in creative terms, so his on-screen presence is probably not the most important thing he's even brought to the film:
€œHe was a sounding board. He would drop by the set because he wanted to, and when he could, he would help€ We could talk about things, and he was a perfect combination of incredibly smart screenwriter, fan of the series, critical fan of the series, and friend of mine €“ but not just blindly supportive. He was an honest, critical friend. And he wasn€™t so close to it that he became immune to things. He would come in with fresh eyes and very smart ideas. He€™s one of a handful of people along the way that has been really priceless.€