The Daily Record has provided an interview with a character from The Empire Strikes Back. Are there clues in this interview to a possible role reprisal from a familiar character in Episode III? Spoilers - Highlight to read: Michael Sheard played Admiral Ozzel in The Empire Strikes Back. As Admiral Ozzel, he died by Darth Vader's telekinetic strangulation - but he is hopeful he'll get a chance to star in the next installment of the sci-fi series.

He says: "It looks like my character is in the next film. I know I can't play me as a 19-year-old, but I'd like to be on screen, maybe as Ozzel's dad."

Michael claims he was so impressed with Ozzel's death scene that he told him: "You gave me the biggest laugh. You died brilliantly." Director George Lucas may well let him have his dream. This development could be very interesting and would provide some unity between the two Trilogies. To read the full article, go here.