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The Star Wars franchise has been captivating audiences for decades, with entire generations of moviegoers brought up on the galaxy far, far away. Because of this, fans feel a very deeply personal connection with the property, including the cast/crew that has been able to work on Star Wars themselves. Actor Simon Pegg is no exception, as he was thrilled to join the space opera playing Jakku’s Unkar Plutt. And he recently shared an amazing story about spending time with the late Carrie Fisher on the set.

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