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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Daniel Craig, Billie Lourd: 7 Celebrity Cameos in Stormtrooper Suits & More

J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hit theatres just over the weekend, and now that it's out, so are some of the secrets! Apparently, Daniel Craig, Ken Leung, Greg Grunberg, and Billie Lourd were secretly hiding somewhere in the latest "Star Wars" film.

It's no surprise that fans will have to watch "The Force Awakens" multiple times before they get to see a lot of Easter eggs - as the same in any other Abrams film.

According to USA Today, the Easter eggs come in the form of "one of his favorite bands" (the Beastie Boys - like that of the "Star Trek Beyond" trailer, which Abrams is a producer on) or some appearances from the "members of the Abrams Repertory Players."

-SPOILERS AHEAD-

Apparently, there were a few big celebrities hidden in Stormtrooper suits. As reported by Entertainment Tonight, sources claim that "Craig plays the stormtrooper who Rey (Daisy Ridley) Jedi mind trick's into freeing her after she is captured by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver)."

Another man was disguised as a Stormtrooper: Michael Giacchino. As it turns out, Giacchino was the musical composer for the TV series "Lost," as well as for the "Star Trek" reboots. Michael played the role of FN-3181.

Meanwhile, a former "Lost" star also joined the cast. Ken Leung played Admiral Statura, who is part of General Leia's Resistance forces.

Greg Grunberg has also done some cameos in "Lost," although he's more known for the NBC series "Heroes." Abrams previously worked with Grunberg on multiple projects, including "Felicity." In "The Force Awakens," Greg portrays the role of an X-wing fighter pilot.

While you're processing all of that, might as well add Billie Lourd - that girl who always wears earmuffs on "Scream Queens." She's actually the daughter of Carrie Fisher, and was also part of the Resistance as Lieutenant Connix!

In case you missed it, Bill Hader and Ben Schwartz were also in the film - they helped produce BB-8's voice!


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