Here Are The Actors Behind These Famous Movie Villains

Captain Phasma

Star Wars: The Force Awakens made way for a whole new cast of characters, including one masked Captain Phasma. The character was originally meant to be male, and up until the last second, viewers assume that they are. Portrayed by Gwendoline Christie, Phasma is the Star Wars universe's first on-screen villain. 

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