SoylentNews

Princes William and Harry Play Stormtroopers in 'Last Jedi'

posted by Fnord666 on Thursday November 16 2017, @10:14PM   
from the aren't-you-a-little-short... dept.

Phoenix666 writes:

A princely escort:

The princes' highly recognizable faces (and Harry's iconic red hair) are hidden by their costumes, but in-the-know fans can be on the lookout for one specific scene. Boyega, who plays the former stormtrooper now known as Finn, says they appear guarding him in an elevator along with two other famous stormtroopers -- actor Tom Hardy and Gary Barlow from British pop group Take That.

  "It was a great experience," Boyega said of the scene with the princes, who are second- and fifth-in-line for the British throne. The London-born actor also called the elevator moment "the best of both worlds for me."

---

Original Submission

• Re:Why do Brits put up with the monarchy? (Score: 2) by PartTimeZombie on Friday November 17 2017, @02:49AM

  by PartTimeZombie (4827) on Friday November 17 2017, @02:49AM (#598044)

  I live in a Commonwealth nation, and might be able to answer your question:

  The Windsor propaganda machine has become hugely successful since Diana began manipulating it for her own ends 20 years or so ago.

  Rupert Murdoch noticed how the Royals increased sales of his various titles, and so he has made sure they get only good press, and every tiny thing they do his presented as some sort of accomplishment.

  I have never (for instance) seen or heard any comment about how that woman with the eating disorder dresses her children like it's 1950, or criticism of her balding husband for quitting the only job he will ever have to have after only two years.

  Parent

  Starting Score:	1		point
  Karma-Bonus Modifier		+1
  Total Score:		2