General Hux actor Domhnall Gleeson recently shared his thoughts on his potential return to the star wars franchise to reprise his role from Disney’s sequel trilogy.
General Armitage Hux of Domhnall Gleeson served as the leader of the First Order military forces throughout the star wars sequel trilogy. While determined to eradicate the New Republic, Hux clashed with Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren, which ultimately led to him becoming a traitor. The Rise of Skywalker.
While Disney has not yet unveiled any new star wars projects set in the sequel trilogy era, Gleeson revealed if he would return to the role of Hux should he ever be asked.
During a recent interview with The Wrap, Domhnall Gleeson was asked if he would ever return to star wars and the actor confirmed he would happily play General Hux again.
Although the actor admitted that it seems unlikely that Hux will feature in a future star wars projects, he said he felt there was more character that could be explored. The Rise of Skywalker saw General Hux killed by Richard E. Grant’s Allegiant General Pryde once his treachery was discovered.
When asked if he would consider reprising the role of General Hux, Domhnall Gleeson said:
“Of course I would! It was really interesting, and I think I could do a lot more [with him]… I don’t see them making the roll call. I’m not sure anyone is calling for a Hux sequel or prequel. But yes of course. These movies are amazing.
With projects like The Mandalorian and Boba Fett’s Book explore the star wars galaxy shortly after the Empire’s demise as seen in Return of the Jediperhaps Gleeson could return if these or other Disney Plus series transition into the era of the rise of the First Order.
Domhnall Gleeson star wars Co-star John Boyega, who played Finn in the sequel trilogy, also recently discussed a potential return to the franchise. However, Boyega revealed that he was not interested in reprising the role of Finn at this time.
General Hux of Domhanll Gleeson was last seen at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Here is the official synopsis of the film:
Lucasfilm and director JJ Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the gripping conclusion to the landmark Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
Directed by JJ Abrams, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmid , and Billy Dee Williams. The late Carrie Fisher appears as General Leia Organa through the use of never-before-seen footage shot for the force awakens and The Last Jedi.
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Source: The Envelope