Gwendoline Christie feels special to be in new Star Wars film

Los Angeles July 9 (IANS) "Game of Thrones" star Gwendoline Christie says it is "special" to be a part of the new "Star Wars" movie and every day on set is exciting.

The 38-year-old actress is still amazed she was cast as Captain Phasma in "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens" - a role she will reprise in the next instalment "The Last Jedi" - and admits every day on set is still very "exciting" reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"It s so special. Everyone there... I can t express to you... Everyone there is so enthusiastic and delighted " she said.

"I loved Star Wars from when I was really little. I didn t think I d be in a Star Wars film.

"Whoever things they re going to be in a Star Wars film? Every day is really exciting " she added.

Christie says her enthusiasm is shared by all of the cast and crew.

She added to Total Film magazine: "There s a childlike enthusiasm as well everyone from the director down says Woah we re doing Star Wars . "

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