Ade Edmondson ‘offered secret role’ in new Star Wars film

Ade Edmondson has reportedly been offered a ‘top secret’ role in the brand new Star Wars film.

The British comedian and actor, best known for his role in 1990s sitcom Bottom, is thought to have joined the cast of Star Wars 8.

According to The Sun, Edmondson impressed director Rian Johnson and The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams, who is a producer on the eighth film.

“Ade is one of the most-loved comedy stars in the UK but even he would admit Star Wars is a surprise move for him,” an insider told the paper.

“While JJ Abrams isn’t directing, he is still heavily involved and he is really keen on British talent.

“His character is top secret, like everything else to do with the film and its plot. But given his old comedy characters, it would make sense for them to give him an eccentric part.”

Edmondson recently starred in the BBC’s production of War & Peace as Count Ilya Rostov and is gearing up to star in The Rizen.

Stars including John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are currently shooting scenes for the eagerly-awaited Star Wars 8.

All cast and crew are staying tight-lipped about the plot in a bid to keep all details under wraps ahead of next year's release.