Domhnall Gleeson, one of the stars of Star Wars: Episode IX, has said that he regrets reading the script in case he accidentally spoils the film.
Star Wars is without question one of the most secretive movie franchises in the industry, with each future film’s secrets guarded closely in order to surprise audiences upon release.
The next Star Wars film on the schedule is Episode IX in December 2019 but considering how far the film is from premiering, actor Domhnall Gleeson (who plays General Hux) has told the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via ComicBook.com) that he regrets reading the script, for now he has to guard its secrets:
“I made the terrible mistake of reading the script, I know everything. The nightmare is falling asleep on public transport… The nightmare is you wake up on a plane and someone’s dictating. You wake up and your mouth is shaping words, you wake up and you’re like ‘Skywalker did this.’ And then you realize you don’t know how long you’ve been speaking, and there’s a kid filming, there’s somebody writing it down. And because you’re in the air, you say ‘We need to have a talk before we land, I can access my bank account.’”
Gleeson is obviously half joking about how afraid he would be to reveal plot points for Episode IX due to the wrath of Lucasfilm, but there is no question he needs to be on his best behaviour, for every interview he gives will include questions about the upcoming film.
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Star Wars: Episode IX is set for release on December 20th 2019 with J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) directing a cast that includes Star Wars veterans Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Billie Lourd (Lieutenant Connix), Greg Grunberg (Snap Wexley), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa) as well as new additions Naomi Ackie (Lady Mabeth), Richard E. Grant (Logan), Dominic Monaghan (Lost), Matt Smith (Doctor Who) and Keri Russell (The Americans).
