When production started onStar Wars: Episode VIIIback in February, Disney and LucasFilm released an updatedcast list, which included the primary cast fromStar Wars: The Force Awakensalong with a few franchise newcomers likeBenicio Del Toro,Laura DernandKelly Marie Tran. Naturally, we knew that more cast members would be confirmed at some point during the production, but, two months into shooting, we haven’t seen any official announcements. Today we have word thatdirector Rian Johnsonhas in fact cast another actor,Noah Segan, although his actual role remains a mystery.
The news comes fromBirth.Movies.Death, whereNoah Seganactually contributes as a writer at times, aside from his acting work. Those who are familiar withRian Johnson’s work will certainly recognizeNoah Segan, since he has starred in all three of his movies,Brick,The Brothers BloomandLooper. He even appeared in one of theBreaking BadepisodesJohnsondirected, the critically-acclaimed Season 5 episodeOzymandias, in an uncredited role as a firefighter.Noah Seganjoining his long time collaborator certainly isn’t surprising, although it still isn’t known who he’s playing.
The B.M.D. team decided to take matters into their own hands, asking anyone who may have information aboutNoah Segan’s role to come forward, since the actor isn’t saying a word. DirectorRian Johnsoneven got in on the fun, sending out a tweet to the website asking “for a friend” if they “pay for scoops.” It’s certainly possible that, even whenStar Wars: Episode 8does hit theaters on June 14, 2025,Noah Segan’s character won’t be readily identifiable.
Star Wars: The Force Awakensfeatured a number of prominent actors in small, costumed roles.Simon Peggplayed the junk dealer Unkar Plutt, who trades “portions” of food for the parts Rey (Daisy Ridley) brings in, andDaniel Craigportrayed a Stormtrooper who has a memorable scene with Rey. It’s certainly possible thatStar Wars: Episode VIIIwill have plenty of characters like Unkar and this unnamed Stormtrooper, that could be played by famous actors.
Aside from his work withRian Johnson,Noah Seganmost recently starred in a slew of indie projects such asWar Pigs,The Mind’s Eye, and he will next be seen inGet the Girl. We doubt that eitherNoah SeganorRian Johnsonwill come forward with any information regarding this mystery role, but we’ll keep you posted if there are any updates. Until then, take a look at the recent tweets from both the director and actor regarding this casting mystery forStar Wars 8.
