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Star Wars Actor Battled Bedbugs for 'Last Jedi' Role
18 Oct
Summary
- Domhnall Gleeson's performance in 'The Last Jedi' was affected by bedbugs.
- He used the discomfort from bedbugs to fuel his character's anger.
- Gleeson also wished for a larger role in 'The Rise of Skywalker'.
Domhnall Gleeson, known for his role as General Hux in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, shared an unusual behind-the-scenes detail from the filming of 'The Last Jedi.'
Gleeson recounted on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' that a significant bedbug infestation made him uncomfortable. He channeled the unpleasant energy and frustration from the situation into his portrayal of Hux, making the character even angrier than in his debut.
Despite this ordeal, Gleeson has spoken positively overall about his time with the franchise. However, he has also expressed some regrets, including wishing for a larger role in 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
He found his character's demise in the 2019 film to be 'devastating,' although he noted that it was somewhat softened by the fact that Richard E. Grant delivered the fatal blow.
