In the aforementioned Australian interview, he did tease some plot details, comparing episode eight to Empire Strikes Back.
Davis previously compared working on The Force Awakens to Phantom Menace – both of which he stars in – saying: “Phantom Menace was a film exploring new technologies.
During an interview with an Australian television network, Warwick Davis revealed he will be in the film, keeping quiet about his exact role.
When previously asked whether he had a role in Star Wars VIII by The Independent, Davis said he couldn’t discuss the project.