If you’ve ever watched Star Wars, you’ve no doubt wondered, “Who was Simon Pegg?” In this article, we’ll look at his appearance as Carrie Fisher and Unkar Plutt in Episode IV: A New Hope. You can even find out who Pegg played as a youngster in Episode V: Revenge of the Sith. And, if you’re a fan of the original trilogy, we’ll also take a look at his work as a sounding board for the films to come.
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Unkar Plutt
If you enjoyed the Star Wars reboot, you’ll surely enjoy the new movie featuring Simon Pegg as the shady junk dealer Unkar Plutt. This large, ugly alien tries to rip Rey off by offering her more portions of BB-8 in return for junk. Rey refuses, so Unkar sends his thugs after her. He even has his own Millennium Falcon.
As a junk boss, Unkar Plutt is a lovable but immoral character. The role of Unkar Plutt was originally played by Simon Pegg and he brought his trademark humour to the role. Pegg portrayed a small, bulbous alien that grew up in the saltwater of Jakku rather than the hot desert air. As such, he had plenty of time to develop his role in the movie.
Dengar
The role of Dengar is a minor one in the Star Wars films, but the character has been expanded through other media. The character was voiced in the Clone Wars animated series, and Pegg reprised his role in the Star Wars: Battlefront video game. Pegg has expressed interest in playing Dengar in a live-action production, and has suggested appearing in Disney+’s The Mandalorian series. In the meantime, the character’s origin story is still up for debate, as the Mandalorian trilogy is set to premiere in 2017.
After the live-action debut of Boba Fett in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the character earned a devoted following. The character of Dengar has a rich history in the expanded Star Wars universe. He was even a playable character in Star Wars: Battlefront, and has appeared in various comics. Pegg has also voiced Dengar in various episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and The Mandalorian.
Bo-Katan
If you thought Simon Pegg was good at playing silly characters, think again. He played the role of Unkar Plutt in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and lobbied for a return as Dengar. In addition to Pegg, Katee Sackhoff will reprise the role of Bo-Katan Kryze in Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The film also stars Boba Fett, Ahsoka Tano, and Captain Rex.
Pegg’s character is very popular with fans, and there are many reasons why he was cast in the role. His first appearance was in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, where he joined the bounty hunter crew that was tasked with finding Boba Fett. In the subsequent Star Wars films, he would go on to be part of Boba Fett’s crew, and he eventually fulfilled his mission. In fact, his appearance in Return of the Jedi was brief. Pegg is rumored to play Dengar as a sidekick to Boba Fett, and he is the only character who has appeared in all of the Star Wars films.
Carrie Fisher
As the leader of the Rebel Alliance, Princess Leia Organa embodies strength and courage in the battlefield. She was dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire, but also had a soft spot for scoundrels. As the daughter of the legendary Padmé Amidala and the sister of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia also had a soft spot for scoundrels.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Carrie Fisher talked about her role as the love interest of Simon Pegg in the Star Wars franchise. The actor and actress shared a moment with a fan who recalled their first encounter. They joked about the way Simon Pegg and Princess Leia had treated them. Simon Pegg also remembered Carrie Fisher’s quick wit and sexy demeanor.
Deleted scenes from The Force Awakens
With the release of the new Star Wars movie, ‘The Force Awakens,’ Disney+ subscribers now have access to bonus content from movies. Among those deleted scenes from The Force Awakens are the post-credits scene, a scene featuring Hayden Christensen as General Organa, and a scene with Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher. These scenes reveal much more about the development of these characters, as well as the overall storyline.
While Unkar Plutt did not get much screen time in the original movie, he does in the new version. In the upcoming 3D Collector’s Edition, Unkar Plutt receives more love in the movie. In a deleted scene from Maz Kanata, he seeks revenge on Rey for her death, and Chewbacca tears the poor guy’s arm off in anger.
Getting assaulted by a Wookie
In the deleted scene from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, we see a Wookie attack Simon Pegg, who played the role of Unkar Plutt. Pegg is a frequent collaborator of director J.J. Abrams, who cast him in the first three Mission: Impossible films. In addition to his role as Unkar Plutt, Pegg also voiced Dengar in two episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
After a lengthy debate on whether Pegg should continue playing Sulu in the new Star Wars film, Pegg’s fans can rest assured that his character is gay. He recently defended the decision to portray Hikaru Sulu as an openly gay man. While Pegg has yet to confirm his involvement in Episode IX, he has not ruled out returning to the Star Wars franchise.