It’s a fun little game for fans: spotting familiar faces across different movie universes. And when it comes to two of the biggest pop culture phenomena—Harry Potter and Star Wars—the crossover is surprisingly small but mighty. While one is a magical fantasy epic and the other a sci-fi space opera, they share a handful of actors who have left their mark on both. Here are 10 performers who have appeared in the Wizarding World and a galaxy far, far away.
Warwick Davis: The Ultimate Franchise Player
Warwick Davis is a legend in both universes, having played multiple roles across multiple projects. In Star Wars, he started as the beloved Ewok Wicket W. Warrick in Return of the Jedi and went on to portray characters like Wald in The Phantom Menace, Weazel, and even a few aliens in the sequel trilogy. In the Harry Potter series, he’s best known as Professor Filius Flitwick, the Charms Master, but he also played a goblin bank teller and took over the role of Griphook in Deathly Hallows. Davis is a true utility player, and his contributions to both franchises are iconic.
Domhnall Gleeson: From Weasley to First Order General
Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson brought charm to the role of Bill Weasley in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the eldest Weasley sibling who marries Fleur Delacour and fights for the Order. On the flip side, he played the ruthless General Armitage Hux in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, a fanatical First Order officer whose rivalry with Kylo Ren leads to his downfall. Gleeson’s range is on full display here, from heroic to villainous.
Julian Glover: A Voice and a Villain
English actor Julian Glover has a long list of iconic roles, including General Maximillian Veers in The Empire Strikes Back, the Imperial officer who leads the AT-AT assault on Hoth. In the Harry Potter world, he provided the voice for Aragog, the giant spider in Chamber of Secrets and Half-Blood Prince. His deep, commanding voice made both characters memorable.
These three are just the beginning. The list also includes actors like Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas in Harry Potter and a young soldier in Star Wars: The Force Awakens), David Yates (director of both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, though not an actor), and Simon Fisher-Becker (the Fat Friar in Harry Potter and a voice in Star Wars: The Clone Wars). Each brought their unique talent to these beloved worlds.
It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of both franchises that actors keep crossing over. Whether you’re a fan of magic or the Force, these performers have helped shape the stories we love. For more on where to watch your favorite Harry Potter films, check out where they’re streaming now. And if you’re into sci-fi, don’t miss our take on how the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy is dominating Disney+.
