9 Movie Spoilers We Didn’t Know Last Week (May 16th)

7. Tom Hardy Cameos As A Stormtrooper In Star Wars Episode VIII

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After Daniel Craig famously cameoed as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it probably shouldn't be too surprising that another A-list Hollywood star has snagged a not-so-secret cameo for Star Wars Episode VIII.

Reports suggest that Tom Hardy will play a First Order Stormtrooper during a scene in which Finn is infiltrating a First Order base disguised as a Stormtrooper himself. Hardy's character will recognise Finn, believe him to be still working for the First Order as a spy who is undercover in the Resistance, and congratulate him on his "promotion". Finn, naturally, is shocked he survives this encounter.

This sounds very much in step with Craig's Episode VII cameo: a short, comical aside during a suspenseful sequence. Hopefully Hardy's just the beginning, considering how practically everyone in Hollywood would love to nab even the tiniest walk-on role in a Star Wars film.

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