“Star Wars: Episode VII” might have an appearance by a Darth Vader played by none other former WWE champion Sheamus.
According to the Irish Mirror, Sheamus stayed near Skellig Michael around the time the “Star Wars: Episode VII” production was filming at the end of July. Sheamus responded to the story on his official Twitter account, teasing possible involvement in the production.
Actor Simon Pegg also recently teased his connection to “Star Wars Episode 7” during an interview with Vulture. Pegg admitted he has visited the “Star Wars: Episode VII” multiple time, but remained quiet about any role he might have in the film.
I cant confirm that i wont not be reprising role of Darth Vader in #StarWars ... I hope that's clear @IrishMirror ;) pic.twitter.com/hj0JNigkYm
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) July 30, 2014
“Well, J.J. uses me in different roles, and we’re good friends,” Pegg said. “I feel like my face in Star Wars would pop people out of the movie. Look, I love Star Wars, and I don’t want people to watch and go, Oh, there’s Simon Pegg’s face. The film is cleverly cast with these amazing, unknown actors.”
“Of course I visited the set,” Pegg added. “It’s amazing, and I love Star Wars. I want to see everything happening. It looks wonderful, and you need to believe those characters. Any type of stunt casting might just pop you out of the movie.”
Pegg kept quiet about any details relating to the “Star Wars” production, but Badass Digest recently published alleged plot spoilers regarding John Boyega and costar Daisy Ridley.
Badass Digest reports Boyega will allegedly play a Storm Trooper deserter whose life changes after finding an old Jedi relic attached to a severed hand.
“Their quest takes them off world, and they meet up with Han Solo and Chewbacca, who aren't flying around in the Millennium Falcon anymore but are piloting... well, that could be a spoiler,” Badass Digest reports. “Anyway, Han and Chewie recognize the light saber as Luke's, and they say they haven't seen their friend in thirty years, since the events of Return of the Jedi.
“So begins a quest to find the missing Jedi Master. Meanwhile, on an ice planet, nefarious forces are building a super weapon, one capable of destroying not planets but entire solar systems.”
“Star Wars Episode 7” will be released to theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.
