Duke Skywalker! Star Wars actor John Boyega confirms William and Harry DID film cameo roles as Stormtroopers for the upcoming film (but has their scene been cut?)
- Princes were filmed for cameo role as stormtroopers in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
- Revelation was made by actor John Boyega who said Tom Hardy was on set, too
- Fans might never see the royals on the big screen because 'scene was scrapped'
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry were filmed for cameo roles in the latest Star Wars film, it has been confirmed.
Actor John Boyega was giving an interview to BBC Radio 4 this morning when he was asked whether the royals were given lines for their cameo roles as stormtroopers in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
'I think they took that scene out,' said Mr Boyega.
'I've had enough with those secrets,' he laughed. 'They came on set. They were there. I'm sick of hiding it. It think it was leaked, anyway.
Princes William and Harry mocked-up as Stormtroopers during their visit to the set of Star Wars VIII at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire
The princes visited the Pinewood set in April last year, where they chatted to crew, played with lightsabers — and befriended Chewbacca, being played by Joonas Suotamo
It's Duke Skywalker: Princes Harry and William duelled with light sabers at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire on a visit to the set of Star Wars
'There were images. Every time I get asked, I have to dodge it. I'm tired of dodging it. They were there. So was Tom Hardy.'
The princes visited the Pinewood set in April last year, where they chatted to crew, played with lightsabers — and befriended Chewbacca, being played by Joonas Suotamo.
Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, and Boyega, who plays Finn, were also on set with director Rian Johnson.
Prince William admitted he was a 'total geek' over the franchise, and he challenged his brother to a duel with lightsabers.
They also checked out props such as animatronic heads and robot BB8 before posing for a group photo to mark the occasion.
Prince Harry checks out an animatronic head on the set of Starwars: The Last Jedi at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire
A source at the time said the princes: 'filmed a scene in which Rey and Finn infiltrate a secret base'
Prince William admires C-3PO. Earlier this year singer Gary Barlow confirmed that he was given a cameo in The Last Jedi, which will be released in December
A source at the time said the princes: 'filmed a scene in which Rey and Finn infiltrate a secret base.
'The rebel characters are in a lift with Benicio del Toro's character when a group of Stormtroopers enter - two of whom are William and Harry.'
Earlier this year singer Gary Barlow confirmed that he was given a cameo in The Last Jedi, which will be released in December. Actor Tom Hardy has intimated the same.
Actor John Boyega was giving an interview to BBC Radio 4 this morning when he was asked whether the royals were given lines for their cameo roles as stormtroopers
This wouldn’t be the first time big names have been given cameo roles in the franchise.
James Bond star Daniel Craig had a cameo in The Force Awakens, in which he was listed as Stormtrooper JB-007 in a nod to his secret agent credentials.
Kensington Palace declined to comment on the the BBC's interview with John Boyega.
MailOnline has contacted Lucasfilmn for comment.
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