Ed Sheeran could be set to appear in a MAJOR film in 2019
He's already made a number of cameos
Last updated 12th Dec 2018
He's a fantastic singer and songwriter, and is behind endless Top 10 hits, but in recent years Ed Sheeran has also appeared in a number of TV shows. Ed has made cameo appearances in Game of Thrones, Bridget Jones’s Baby, The Simpsons, and Home and Away, and now it seems like he could be set to appear in a huge film franchise!
According to reports, Ed Sheeran could be set to appear in an upcoming Star Wars film! Although nothing has been confirmed as yet, he's understood to have filmed some scenes for Episode IX, which is due for release next year. However, if any fans were hoping to see the pop star on the big screen, they might be left disappointed as apparently he will be a Stormtrooper!
Of course, if Ed is in fact making a cameo in the film, this isn't the first time celebrities have appeared as Stormtroopers in previous Star Wars films. Bond star Daniel Craig appeared in The Force Awakens, and last year, both Prince William and Prince Harry appeared in The Last Jedi.
Now take a look a pop stars who have made cameos in films
David Bowie, Zoolander
Legendary singer David Bowie played a crucial part in the original Zoolander film, briefly starring as himself to judge the "walk-off" between Derek and Hansel. Actor Ben Stiller later said he was "in shock" that David agreed to be in it.
Justin Bieber, Zoolander 2
Biebs also starred as himself in sequel Zoolander 2, but didn't last very long as he got killed pretty early on in the film.
Gwen Stefani, The Aviator
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani portrayed 1930s actress Jean Harlow in the film starring Leonardo Di Caprio. Director Martin Scorsese cast her as his daughter was a huge No Doubt fan.
Alanis Morissette, Dogma
'Ironic' singer Alanis Morissette portrayed the character of God in the Ben Affleck/Matt Damon flick, with director Kevin Smith calling her "otherworldly" and "ethereal."
Fergie, Poseidon
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was actually a child actor, so it's no surprise that she returned to the screen as an adult. She starred as lounge singer Gloria in the 2006 remake Poseidon starring Kurt Russell.
Kanye West, The Love Guru
Yeezy has actually had cameos in many films and TV shows, but 2008 film The Love Guru is probably his most well-known cameo, as he starred as himself, exclaiming, "I love hockey!" whilst watching a hockey match.
Jarvis Cocker, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as the lead singer of wizarding band The Weird Sisters, who perform at the Yule Ball. The band also featured Jarvis' Pulp bandmate Steve Mackey as well as Jonny Greenwood and Phil Selway from Radiohead.
Ian Brown, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Stone Roses singer Ian Brown had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in the third installment of the Harry Potter films as a wizard stirring his drink with magic whilst reading 'A Brief History of Time' by Stephen Hawking sat in the Leaky Cauldron pub in the fictitious village of Hogsmeade.
Brown told NME, "The director is a friend of my girl and he said, 'I've got a part if you want it. I asked my sons, and they were like, 'Do it!' I did it for my sons. My brief was to be a romantic, bohemian wizard. I was into that."
Madonna, Die Another Day
After providing the title track for 2002 James Bond flick Die Another Day, Madonna also appeared in the film very briefly as fencing coach Verity who tutors Olympic hopefuls and tells Pierce Brosnan's Bond, "I see you handle your weapon well."
Dave Grohl, The Muppets
Nirvana and Foo Fighters musician Dave Grohl starred in the 2011 reboot film The Muppets as a drummer in rival band the Moopets named Animool. He later had a drum-off with Animal a few years later in the TV series.
Britney Spears, Austin Powers in Goldmember
It turns out that Britney's appearance as herself in the third Austin Powers film was all down to Beyoncé. She told the Calgary Sun, "She called me. She said she desperately wanted to be in the movie and wanted to wear a bra that shot bullets. We managed to accommodate her requests."
Britney Spears, How I Met Your Mother
But our Brit also appeared in three episodes of US sitcom How I Met Your Mother as Abby the receptionist who is obsessed with main character Ted Mosby and ends up dating his best friend, Barney Stinson.
Katy Perry, How I Met Your Mother
The TV show is no stranger to a celebrity cameo, also featuring Katy Perry as Honey – a very gullible character that Ted briefly dates.
Nicole Scherzinger, How I Met Your Mother
Pussycat Doll Nicole starred as Jessica Glitter, Robin's fellow teen popstar friend who she grew apart from after Jessica had a baby.
Enrique Iglesias, How I Met Your Mother
Enrique starred in the series as Robin's exotic lover Gael who incites jealousy from Robin's ex-boyfriend Ted.
Jennifer Lopez, How I Met Your Mother
JLo had a brief cameo as a love interest for Barney Stinson, an author named Anita.
Carrie Underwood, How I Met Your Mother
The last of our HIMYM cameos, country singer Carrie Underwood starred as a love interest for Ted, a pharmaceutical representative who kept him hanging on.
Macy Gray, Spider-Man
'I Try' crooner Macy Gray featured very briefly as herself performing at a concert in the first Spider-Man film in 2002 starring Tobey Maguire as the main man.
Demi Lovato, Grey's Anatomy
Singer Demi Lovato was a child actor, starring in plenty of shows on the Disney Channel. She guest starred in an episode of Grey's Anatomy playing Hayley, a girl who could hear everything that was going on inside her body. Scary stuff.
Ed Sheeran, Game Of Thrones
Singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran had a very brief spot in TV juggernaut Game Of Thrones as a soldier who was, of course, singing!
Adele, Ugly Betty
Adele starred in beloved American sitcom Ugly Betty back in 2009 as herself taking part in a photoshoot for Betty.
Last year, Ed appeared in an episode of Game of Thrones, where Maisie William’s character Arya Stark comes across Ed with a group of soldiers playing on guitar and singing. Arya rides past the group on a horse and says, "It’s a pretty song, I’ve never heard it before," to which Ed replies, "It’s a new one".
At the time, Ed was clearly very excited to star on the show, sharing a photo from his scene with the caption ‘throwback to the time I was a Lannister’.
We recently caught up with Ed backstage at a gig, where we asked him the Internet's Rhetorical Questions about himself, including why he decided to appear in Game of Thrones.
WATCH: Ed Sheeran explains why he decided to star in Game of Thrones
Now take a look at 12 songs that you didn't know Ed Sheeran had written for other artists.
You can hear Ed Sheeran's songs on Downtown Radio.