Chris Kirkpatrick is a singer and actor best known as a member of the boy band NSYNC. Kirkptrick was originally set to appear as a Jedi in the 2002 prequel trilogy film Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones alongside fellow NSYNC members Joey Fatone and JC Chasez, as well as Fatone's brother Steven Fatone.[1] However, Fatone later confirmed that their scene had been cut as a result of fan backlash. Despite this, Lucasfilm Ltd. spokesperson Lynne Hale could not corroborate that their roles had been cut, stating it was ultimately the decision of director and franchise creator George Lucas.[2] Ultimately, Kirkpatrick's character and scene were not present in Attack of the Clones.[3]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Contribution(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones | A Jedi (deleted scene) |
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Behind the 'N Sync cameos in "Episode II" by Fonseca, Nicholas on ew.com (June 3, 2002) (archived from the original on June 25, 2017)
- ↑ 'N Sync Cut from "Clones"? by Armstrong, Mark on www.eonline.com (January 10, 2002) (archived from the original on May 3, 2008)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
External links[]
- Behind the 'N Sync cameos in "Episode II" by Fonseca, Nicholas on ew.com (June 3, 2002) (archived from the original on June 25, 2017)
- 'N Sync Cut from "Clones"? by Armstrong, Mark on www.eonline.com (January 10, 2002) (archived from the original on May 3, 2008)
Chris Kirkpatrick on Wikipedia
Chris Kirkpatrick at the Internet Movie Database
