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Tom Hardy Says He’s “Up For Doing More Star Wars” After His Last Jedi Cameo

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Every once in a while, Star Wars drops one of those weird little crossover facts that feels like it should be bigger news.

This week’s version:

Tom Hardy says he’d love to do more Star Wars — and yes, he already technically has… thanks to his stormtrooper cameo in The Last Jedi.

In a recent interview, Hardy didn’t just say he likes the franchise. He said he’d be “well up” for returning — and even revealed his all-time favorite character.

“I love Star Wars. My favourite character is Han Solo… I’ve always wanted to be in a Star Wars film. So playing a stormtrooper was fantastic.”

Honestly? Extremely relatable.

Tom Hardy’s Star Wars Cameo Was Real (But It Was Cut)

If you didn’t remember Hardy showing up in The Last Jedi, don’t worry — you didn’t miss him.

His cameo was filmed but did not make the theatrical cut, later surfacing as a deleted scene.

In that deleted moment, Hardy plays a stormtrooper who recognizes Finn and calls him out as FN-2187, in what’s basically the most awkward workplace reunion imaginable.

It was one of those “Star Wars is suddenly a comedy for 15 seconds” scenes — and it’s easy to see why it became such a fun behind-the-scenes fact.

“My Favourite Character Is Han Solo” — Perfect Answer

If you’re going to pick a favorite Star Wars character, Han is the gold standard:

  • iconic energy
  • no Force powers
  • still the coolest person in the room
  • wins fights through luck, nerve, and mild chaos

Hardy shouting out Han Solo feels like an actor telling the truth instead of giving the safest PR answer.

And if you’ve ever watched Hardy in literally anything, the idea of him in a bigger Star Wars role makes way too much sense.

Would Tom Hardy Actually Work in Star Wars?

Yes. Easily.

He could play:

  • a grizzled Outer Rim mercenary
  • a rogue pilot with bad decision-making skills
  • an Imperial officer who’s a little too confident
  • a bounty hunter who refuses to explain his backstory

(Okay, that last one is basically half the galaxy.)

The man already proved he can disappear into a helmet. The next step is just letting him have actual dialogue that doesn’t get deleted.

Final Verdict: Give Him a Proper Role

Tom Hardy wants more Star Wars.

Star Wars could absolutely use more “unexpected casting” energy right now.

So Lucasfilm… you know what to do.

Just maybe don’t hide him behind a mask again.

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